April 8, 2015 — "Senator Stevens was instrumental in crafting key federal legislation that has greatly benefited Alaska, including…the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and many others,” House Majority Whip Bob Herron, D-Bethel, who carried the bill on behalf of the Rules Committee, said. “As a former staff member to Senator Stevens, I’m honored to have carried this resolution for such a distinguished leader in Alaska’s history.”
The Alaska Legislature Wednesday, with unanimous passage in the Alaska Senate, approved a resolution honoring the importance of Senator Ted Stevens’ service and legacy as a vital part of the history of Alaska.
House Joint Resolution 15, by the House Rules Committee, recognizes the long and distinguished leadership of Senator Stevens on many issues that the state still faces today including access to federal lands for oil, gas and mineral development, the role of Alaska in the nation’s defense, and the need for adequate federal services for Alaskans.
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