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Resolution presented to Alabama

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  • Whereas, it is deemed of vital importance to preserve the forest along the head waters of the Coosa river and streams tributary thereto, and other southern rivers,and also to establish and maintain a National Park and Game Reserve in the eastern portion of the United States, within easy reach of the densely populated cities and sections of the east;and Whereas, the western portion of north Carolina and a small territory within the states of Tennessee and Georgia,comprising what is known as the southern Appalachian Mountains or the Great Iron or smoky Mountains,is most eminently adapted for the purpose of a National Park,because of the grandeur and beauty of its natural scenery,and the salubrious and health giving properties of its climate,as well as by its location;and Whereas,it is the sense of the General Assembly that the establishment and maintenance of such a park within the territory named will be a project worthy of the National Government and will contribute largely to the health,comfort and pleasure of the people,as well as to the protection of all rivers and water sources,which head there; now then, Be it resolved by the senate of Alabama,the House concurring,1st. That we do hereby heartily endorse and approve of the enterprise inaugurated by the Appalachian National Park Association,of Ashville, North Carolina,for the establishment of a National Park within the territory mentioned in the pre-amble hereto,and hereby earnestly request our Senators and Representatives in the congress of the United States to use all honorable means to aid, foster and encourage the establishment of the Park above mentioned,and to support the Bill, known as s.B. 5518, introduced in the U.S. senate by senator Pritchard. of North Carolina,entitied»A Bill for the purchase of a National Forest Reserve in the Southern Appalachian Mountains." Resolved 2nd. That the secretary of the senate and Clerk of House, respectively transmit a certified copy of these resolutions to our Senators and Representatives in Congress under the respective seals of the senate and House of Representatives.
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