HP0987, , 127th Maine State Legislature
JOINT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MAINE STATE ARCHIVES

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JOINT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MAINE STATE ARCHIVES
WHEREAS, the 102nd Maine Legislature officially established the Maine State Archives in 1965 with Public Law 1965, chapter 441; and
WHEREAS,  the Maine State Archives for 50 years has attempted to meet its dual responsibilities of preserving Maine's permanently valuable documents and providing access to those archival holdings to the general public, genealogists and historical researchers; and
WHEREAS,  the Maine State Archives has also served as Maine's record-keeper in housing and providing access to Maine's nonpermanent documents; and
WHEREAS,  the Maine State Archives has provided leadership and training across the State for municipal and county entities in the areas of records management, disaster recovery and best archival practices; and
WHEREAS,  the Maine State Archives has been a strong participant in regional and national organizations, advocating for the value of the role of preserving and providing access to government records throughout the states and country; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Twenty-seventh Legislature now assembled in the First Regular Session, pause in our deliberations to recognize the Maine State Archives on the occasion of its 50th anniversary of existence and extend congratulations and appreciation to the Maine State Archives on its achievements and its continuing commitment to the State of Maine and its people, and proclaim June 8, 2015 as Maine State Archives Day; and be it further
RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the Maine State Archives.

HP0987, LR 2062, item 1, Session - 127th Maine Legislature, page