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HCR040.....................................................by STATE AFFAIRS
DON W. SAMUELSON - Recognizing Don W. Samuelson, former Governor of Idaho,
and expressing sympathy to his wife and family.
02/10 House intro - 1st rdg - to printing
02/11 Rpt prt - to 2nd rdg
02/14 2nd rdg - to 3rd rdg
02/16 3rd rdg - ADOPTED - voice vote - to Senate
02/17 Senate intro - 1st rdg - to St Aff
02/24 Rpt out - rec d/p - to 10th Ord
02/25 10th ord - ADOPTED - voice vote
Title apvd - to House
02/28 To enrol
02/29 Rpt enrol - Sp signed
03/01 Pres signed
03/02 To Secretary of State
HCR040
|||| LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF IDAHO ||||
Fifty-fifth Legislature Second Regular Session - 2000
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 40
BY STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
1 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
2 TO RUBY SAMUELSON, WIFE OF FORMER GOVERNOR DON W. SAMUELSON, HIS SON AND
3 DAUGHTER AND FAMILY MEMBERS.
4 Be It Resolved by the Legislature of the State of Idaho:
5 WHEREAS, Don W. Samuelson, a former Idaho Governor and State Senator, died
6 on January 20, 2000; and
7 WHEREAS, Don Samuelson served in the Idaho State Senate in 1960, 1962 and
8 1964, including service on the Finance Committee and chairmanship of the Pub-
9 lic Resources and Public Recreation Committee; and
10 WHEREAS, although not a native of Idaho, Don Samuelson became a resident
11 by choice after locating in Sandpoint, Idaho, following his discharge from the
12 U. S. Navy; and
13 WHEREAS, an astute businessman, Don Samuelson operated the Pend Oreille
14 Sport Shop and later the Don Samuelson Equipment Company, participating in two
15 major Idaho economic interests, recreation activities and the mining and log-
16 ging industry; and
17 WHEREAS, as Governor of the State of Idaho, Don Samuelson was recognized
18 for his sincerity, his rugged individualism, and his unwavering commitment to
19 fiscal conservatism; and
20 WHEREAS, in his personal memoir, "His Hand On My Shoulder: A Life Story of
21 Hunting, Fishing, Love and Politics," Samuelson wrote that "I had the distinct
22 feeling that the good Lord was with me and guiding me throughout my campaign
23 for Governor and the four years that I served in that position."; and
24 WHEREAS, we salute this fine man and dedicated public servant for his
25 unyielding faith and belief that honesty, integrity, high morals and decency
26 are life's valuable assets and for his perseverance in these values in his
27 personal and political life; and
28 WHEREAS, Don Samuelson is survived by his wife, Ruby, whose service at his
29 side as the First Lady of Idaho was exemplary and greatly revered, a son and
30 daughter, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and
31 WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the Legislature of the State of Idaho, on
32 behalf of the citizens of this state which Don Samuelson loved and served with
33 distinction, recognize and memorialize this statesman and express our sympathy
34 to his family.
35 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the members of the Second Regular Ses-
36 sion of the Fifty-fifth Idaho Legislature, the House of Representatives and
37 the Senate concurring therein, that we extend our sympathy to the family of
38 former Governor Don W. Samuelson at the loss of this stalwart Idaho citizen
39 whose devotion to public service we commend and recognize.
40 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives be,
41 and she is hereby authorized and directed to forward a copy of this Resolution
42 to Ruby Samuelson, wife of Don W. Samuelson with our deepest feelings of love
43 and warmest best wishes.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS 09878C1
The purpose of this House Concurrent Resolution is to extend sympathy to the
wife and family of former Governor Don W. Samuelson, who passed away on
January 20, 2000.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
Contact
Name: Representative Ruby Stone
Phone: 332-1000
Senator Sheila Sorensen
332-1319
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE/FISCAL NOTE HCR 40