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SJM108.....................................................by STATE AFFAIRS
MORLEY NELSON - Stating findings of the Legislature and expressing
condolences to the family of Morley Nelson and recognizing his many
accomplishments.
03/07 Senate intro - 1st rdg - to printing
03/08 Rpt prt - to 10th Ord
03/10 10th Ord - ADOPTED - voice vote
Floor Sponsor - Andreason
Title apvd - to House
03/11 House intro - 1st rdg - to St Aff
03/17 Rpt out - rec d/p - to 2nd rdg
03/18 2nd rdg - to 3rd rdg
03/21 3rd rdg - ADOPTED - voice vote
Floor Sponsor - Deal
Title apvd - to Senate
03/22 To enrol
03/23 Rpt enrol - Pres signed
03/24 Sp signed
03/25 To Secretary of State
]]]] LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF IDAHO ]]]]
Fifty-eighth Legislature First Regular Session - 2005
IN THE SENATE
SENATE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 108
BY STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
1 A JOINT MEMORIAL
2 TO THE FAMILY OF MORLEY NELSON RECOGNIZING HIS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND
3 EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE OCCASION OF HIS DEATH.
4 We, your Memorialists, the Senate and the House of Representatives of the
5 State of Idaho assembled in the First Regular Session of the Fifty-eighth
6 Idaho Legislature, do hereby respectfully represent that:
7 WHEREAS, Morley Nelson was born on a ranch in North Dakota in 1916 and
8 died on February 21, 2005, in Boise, Idaho; and
9 WHEREAS, Morley often recounted the experience when he saw his first fal-
10 con plummet from the sky and strike a duck his horse had flushed which began a
11 lifelong fascination with raptors; and
12 WHEREAS, Morley served in World War II in the 10th Mountain Division of
13 ski troopers and was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and the Silver
14 Star; and
15 WHEREAS, Morley was instrumental in the enactment of a 1958 law in Idaho
16 which protected birds of prey and the eventual enactment of federal law pro-
17 tecting birds of prey; and
18 WHEREAS, in a career which spanned 50 years, Morley Nelson's contributions
19 to preserving raptors was nothing short of staggering, including personally
20 raising and rehabilitating dozens of birds, working with Idaho Power to design
21 safer power lines to prevent the deaths of thousands of birds by electrocu-
22 tion, lecturing, demonstrating and educating tirelessly, working to establish
23 the Snake River Birds of Prey Natural Area and assure its realization,
24 recruiting The Peregrine Fund's World Center for Birds of Prey to Boise, work-
25 ing on more than 30 films about raptors, including Disney films with wide pub-
26 lic appeal; and
27 WHEREAS, Morley was widely recognized for his strength of character,
28 boundless physical stamina and inexhaustible work ethic, contagious passion
29 for the birds of prey he championed to great effect, integrity and individual-
30 ity which set him apart from others, and zest for nature and the domain of
31 raptors; and
32 WHEREAS, Morley Nelson was a very genuine and loving human being, husband
33 and father, friend and colleague to all; and
34 WHEREAS, it is appropriate and fitting that the Idaho Legislature
35 memorialize a man who was singular, unique and special in ways which cannot be
36 captured in words, but which will not be forgotten in the legacy of the
37 raptors he cherished.
38 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the members of the First Regular Session
39 of the Fifty-eighth Idaho Legislature, the Senate and the House of Representa-
40 tives concurring therein, that we recognize the great works and accomplish-
41 ments of Morley Nelson and the changes he forged in the way people will think
42 of eagles and hawks forevermore. We extend our sincere condolences to his fam-
43 ily, while knowing that his memory will not fade, as he has carved for himself
44 a special place in history.
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1 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate be, and she is
2 hereby authorized and directed to forward a copy of this Memorial to the fam-
3 ily of Morley Nelson.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS 15091
The purpose of this memorial is to recognize the outstanding,
staggering accomplishments, and the man himself, Morlan "Morley" Nelson
for his work and devotion to the Birds of Prey throughout the world. In
recognition of the recruitment and establishment of the Snake River Birds
of Prey Natural Area in Boise and in bringing The Peregrine Fund's World
Center for Birds of Prey to Idaho. Morley Nelson brought the State of
Idaho, with his contributions to preserving raptors to the attention of
tourists from all over the world. He gained the respect and friendship
of Kings, Presidents, Congress and Business. His films, some with Disney,
others with entertainers such as Paul Neuman and John Denver taught the
world to respect and protect these magnificent birds.
He should be recognized for his honesty, his inexhaustible energy,
his boundless stamina, and his contagious passion for educating the world
to birds of prey. His legacy and love for the birds is instilled in the
hearts of everyone who knew him. He was truly, "A Man for All Seasons".
Morley Nelson has a special place in history and will not be forgotten.
FISCAL NOTE
No Fiscal Impact
Contact: Senator John Andreason 332-1333
Senator Clint Stennett 332-1351
Vicki Patterson 321-7464
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE/FISCAL NOTE SJM 108