a P47 pilot who was killed over the country on August 12, 1944. He was from Montana.
His body was hidden by the farm family where he landed when he attempted to parachute out of his stricken plane. Villagers of the village of Pourrieres conducted a funeral that gathered three times the residency of the town's, which was 1,000.
2020 | STATE OF WYOMING | 20LSO-0464 |
1 | HB0096 |
Today is a Federal Holiday. And for the first time.
The holiday is Juneteenth.
The creation of the holiday is certainly proof that the Federal Government can in fact act quickly. The bills on this were very recently introduced and this just passed Congress earlier this week and was signed into law yesterday, giving Federal employees the day off today. On Monday, they weren't expecting a day off.
So what is it?
The day basically celebrates the end of slavery, but in a bit of an unusual way. The Emancipation Proclamation was issued on September 22, 1862. Juneteenth, however, marks the calendar date of June 19, 1865, when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, after the end of the war, and issued proclamations voiding acts of the Texas legislature during the war and proclaiming the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation. His General Order No. 3 was read aloud in the streets. Hence, June 19 became recognized, regionally, as the day that the Emancipation Proclamation reached the most distant outposts of the slave states, bringing slavery finally to an end.
Celebration of the day in Texas started almost immediately, being first observed just one year later, by the state's freed African American population. Interestingly, the day was generally known as Emancipation Day. However, the revival of segregation in the South in the late 19th Century and early 20th Century caused the day to suffer a decline, until it began to be revived in the 1950s. Upon revival, the name Juneteenth began to apply to it. It was made a state holiday in Texas in 1979. The day received recognition in 47 of the states since then, with North and South Dakota and Hawaii being the only ones that had not up until now.
Talk of making it a Federal holiday has existed at least since the 1980s. Generally there's been very broad support for the move, but it obviously has taken years to accomplish, if we regard 1979 as the onset. It's interestingly been an example of states largely being out in front of the Federal Government on a holiday, and not surprisingly the various ways that states have recognized it have not been consistent.
There's been next to no opposition to the holiday being created which is interesting, in part, as the current times have been very oddly polarized in all sorts of ways. The measure had bipartisan support, although fourteen Republican members of Congress voted against it. One interestingly voted against it as he thought the official name confusing, Juneteenth National Independence Day, which in fact it somewhat is. That individual wanted to use the original name, Emancipation Day, which is a view I somewhat sympathize with.
It'll be interesting to see what the public reaction is given that this happened seemingly so quickly. By and large people who are aware of it seem pleased, although Candace Owens, the African American conservative columnists and quasi gadfly, predictably wasn't. It'll probably be next year until there's widespread national recognition of the day.
In very real ways, what it commemorates is the suffering of one of the most American of all American demographics, the African Americans, who have been in the country since its founding, but who still were the victims of legal discrimination all the way into the 1960s and whose economic plight remains marked.
They were clearly Irish, recalling the old country, or at least its heritage.
I love this grave marker. Probably because of my Irish heritage.
Google seems pretty intent on destroying the Blogger format, which means that for people like me, who have blogged on blogger, we have a choice of ultimately finding a new blogging service (which is what I think Google would like for us to do) or continue to try to find work arounds.
Over 1,000 people subscribe to this blog by email. Come July, that feature will be dysfunctional thanks to Google:
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So, starting in July, your email subscriptions won't work any longer.
I'd suggest you opt for the RSS feed if you receive this by email so you keep getting the blog, if you like the blog. I'm sure a lot of people will simply drop off.
In the meantime, we'll look for a replacement gadget, but even though the work around allows for a new system, I'm not going to hand enter over 1000 email address as I do have a full time job, etc. You'll probably have to resubscribe if you like the blog, which is a good reason just to opt for the RSS feed.
And we'll look for an alternative platform, although we hate to do it as we do like this platform. Or frankly we'll ponder, if this and other things are going to destroy these blogs, doing what Google apparently wants us to do, and simply quit blogging.
500,000. Governor Gordon Orders Flags Be Flown at Half-Staff Statewide Through February 26 in Memory of Americans lost to COVID-19
Governor Gordon Orders Flags Be Flown at Half-Staff Statewide Through February 26
in Memory of Americans lost to COVID-19
CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Governor Mark Gordon, pursuant to President Joe Biden's Proclamation remembering the 500,000 Americans lost to COVID-19, has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flags be flown at half-staff statewide until sunset February 26.
The Presidential Proclamation follows:
REMEMBERING THE 500,000 AMERICANS LOST TO COVID-19
- - - - - - -BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAA PROCLAMATIONAs of this week during the dark winter of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 500,000 Americans have now died from the virus. That is more Americans who have died in a single year of this pandemic than in World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War combined. On this solemn occasion, we reflect on their loss and on their loved ones left behind. We, as a Nation, must remember them so we can begin to heal, to unite, and find purpose as one Nation to defeat this pandemic.In their memory, the First Lady and I will be joined by the Vice President and the Second Gentleman for a moment of silence at the White House this evening. I ask all Americans to join us as we remember the more than 500,000 of our fellow Americans lost to COVID19 and to observe a moment of silence at sunset. I also hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and on all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset February 26, 2021. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same period at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America thetwo hundred and forty-fifth.JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.--END--
A Proclamation on Remembering the 500,000 Americans Lost to COVID-19As of this week during the dark winter of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 500,000 Americans have now died from the virus. That is more Americans who have died in a single year of this pandemic than in World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War combined. On this solemn occasion, we reflect on their loss and on their loved ones left behind. We, as a Nation, must remember them so we can begin to heal, to unite, and find purpose as one Nation to defeat this pandemic.In their memory, the First Lady and I will be joined by the Vice President and the Second Gentleman for a moment of silence at the White House this evening. I ask all Americans to join us as we remember the more than 500,000 of our fellow Americans lost to COVID-19 and to observe a moment of silence at sunset. I also hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and on all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset February 26, 2021. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same period at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-fifth.JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.
Governor Gordon Orders Flags Be Flown at Half-Staff Statewide Through February 26
in Memory of Americans lost to COVID-19
CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Governor Mark Gordon, pursuant to President Joe Biden's Proclamation remembering the 500,000 Americans lost to COVID-19, has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flags be flown at half-staff statewide until sunset February 26.
The Presidential Proclamation follows:
REMEMBERING THE 500,000 AMERICANS LOST TO COVID-19
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Yesterday the bodies of 120 French and Russian soldiers, three women, and three teenage boys were buried with military honors at Vyazma in Russia. Dignitaries from both countries were present.
All died there during Napoleon's retreat from Russia, during a battle that occurred there on October 22, 1812. Conditions were brutally cold during the ceremony, something that would have been familiar to the soldiers themselves.
February 10, 2021
Governor Gordon signed the first crop of 2021 bills yesterday, so this is a good place to start a new thread.
Governor Mark Gordon Signs 20 Bills on Tuesday February 9
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon signed 20 bills into law on Tuesday, February 9. He has now taken action on all legislation passed by the Wyoming Legislature during the eight-day virtual session.
The Governor signed the following bills into law today:
Bill No. | Enrolled Act # | Bill Title |
HB0008 | HEA0006 | Consumer credit amendments |
HB0018 | HEA0007 | Military training memorials |
HB0025 | HEA0008 | Tribal vehicle registration exemption implementation |
HB0035 | HEA0009 | Theft statute-amendment |
HB0045 | HEA0010 | Changes to water right - notice requirements for hearing |
HB0030 | HEA0013 | Public utility assessment |
HB0009 | HEA0015 | Short time compensation program |
HB0027 | HEA0016 | Business code revisions |
HB0013 | HEA0017 | Alcoholic beverage regulation |
HB0015 | HEA0018 | Department of transportation communication facilities |
HJ0001 | HEJR0001 | Traumatic brain injury and post traumatic stress treatments |
SF0057 | SEA0005 | School finance-dates for fund transfers |
SF0014 | SEA0007 | Credit for reinsurance |
SF0032 | SEA0008 | Water permit notice requirements |
SF0060 | SEA0009 | Monthly ad valorem tax revisions-2 |
SF0029 | SEA0010 | Revised uniform law on notarial acts |
SF0054 | SEA0011 | Statewide health information exchange-codification |
SF0026 | SEA0012 | Animal abuse statutes reorganization and update |
SF0018 | SEA0013 | Universal occupational licensure |
SF0053 | SEA0014 | Ground ambulance service provider assessment act |
What of those bills?
Well, a lot probably don't draw that much attention, but some will. The one that will draw the most notice is the change in liquor laws, which is the third major overhaul in as many years. Home delivery by full license holders will now be allowed.
The Military Training Memorials bill is interesting in that it allows for memorials to military members who died in training accidents. It's text provides:
ORIGINAL HOUSE
BILL NO. HB0018
ENROLLED ACT NO. 7, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SIXTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING
2021 GENERAL SESSION
AN ACT relating to honoring military members; authorizing the creation of memorials to military members who died in training accidents in Wyoming; authorizing expenditure of nonstate funds; and providing for an effective date.
Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming:
Section 1. The department of state parks and cultural resources in cooperation with the Wyoming military department and appropriate nongovernmental organizations, may design and create memorials to honor United States military personnel who died in military training accidents in Wyoming during United States involvement in overseas wars and conflicts. The department shall consult with the Wyoming department of transportation to identify the placement of the memorials in appropriate locations accessible to the public along public roads, highways or parking areas to honor the known crash sites located at Shirley Basin, Edgerton and Bomber Peak. The adjutant general of the Wyoming national guard shall approve the design of each memorial prior to the creation of the memorial. The department may accept donations of private funds or funds from other nonstate entities for the design and placement of memorials under this section and shall not use state funds for purposes of this section.
Section 2. This act is effective immediately upon completion of all acts necessary for a bill to become law as provided by Article 4, Section 8 of the Wyoming Constitution.
(END)
This is an interesting bill and I think a good idea. Those who died in training in the service, died in the service of their country.
In contrast, SF00018, which allows for temporary licensure for military spouses in licensed professions, is a bad idea.
Accommodating the spouses of service members makes sense, but Wyoming has been working on eroding the protection to the citizenry that holding a license means already. This is one more step to licenses meaning absolutely nothing. There's no reason to believe that because a professional is married to a service member, they're automatically competent in their profession.
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