Legislature(1993 - 1994)
03/10/1993 02:07 PM Senate JUD
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SENATOR TAYLOR returned SJR 9 (DESECRATION OF U.S. FLAG) to committee and began taking testimony on teleconference from Kodiak and beginning with Ketchikan, where he called on JAMES CARLTON. He checked in as COLONEL J. CARLTON, Retired U.S. Air Force, reviewed his record, and indicated he was a member of both the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. In remembrance of the last medal of honor winner in his outfit, CAPTAIN STEPHEN L. BENNETT, COL. CARLTON asked the committee to pass the resolution now. He claimed the majority of Alaskan supported the resolution, which has been passed in 28 states. SENATOR TAYLOR noted the prime sponsor, SENATOR FRED ZHAROFF, had arrived and invited him to testify. Number 064 SENATOR ZHAROFF gave thanks for the opportunity to again support SJR 9, and he explained how it was lost in the final hours of session last year. He explained how his bill related to the attempt to amend the U.S. Constitution, and he hoped the resolution could be pushed through the Legislature quickly. SENATOR TAYLOR thanked SENATOR ZHAROFF for his participation and turned the testimony to Ketchikan to hear MASTER SERGEANT RODNEY LOVE, RET. SERGEANT LOVE read a statement from one of the members of the American Legion in a tribute to the American Flag as a reminder of the armed services fighting for the United State, and he urged the legislature to follow the other 28 states in support of a Constitutional amendment on the flag desecration. He conclude with a poem written a by student, LEE ESTES, from Jackson, Louisiana, in honor of Veteran's Day. SENATOR TAYLOR returned to Kodiak to hear COLONEL EARL MICKELSEN, RET. Number 153 COL. MICKELSEN expressed appreciation to SENATOR ZHAROFF for the introduction of SJR 9. He noted a House Resolution and asked that the two be combined. He described the support for the resolution from the Kodiak American Legion, the Western District, and the Southeastern District, which have all gone on record with resolutions asking for quick passage of the legislation. He asked that the resolution be passed, not only for our flag, but our veterans - and for our nation. SENATOR TAYLOR returned to Ketchikan for the remainder of the testimony, beginning with JOSEPH CRAIG. MR. CRAIG referred to a discussion with SENATOR TAYLOR on the issue and stressed the American Legion would be supporting the resolution next year if it doesn't pass. Number 223 JEFFERY BLUME identified himself as a Retired Vietnam Era Coast Guard Petty Officer, current member of the Legion Post Association. He discussed the flag as a national symbol and recognized daily at sporting events, schools, and at motorcycle rallies. He urged Alaska to join the 28 other states in supporting the Constitutional amendment. TOM STREEPER identified himself as a Retired Air Force Officer and a veteran of World War II, as well as the Korean War. He concurred with the previous speakers and explained the support for the resolution went beyond the military to all walks of life. SENATOR JACKO moved to pass SJR 9 (DESECRATION OF U.S. FLAG) from committee with individual recommendations. Without objections, so ordered.
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