Oregon-2013-HB2289-Introduced



     77th OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2013 Regular Session

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LC 2111

                         House Bill 2289

Sponsored by Representatives READ, GILLIAM (Presession filed.)

                             SUMMARY

The following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of the
measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject to
consideration by the Legislative Assembly. It is an editor's
brief statement of the essential features of the measure as
introduced.

  Directs Oregon State Capitol Foundation to undertake
fund-raising and commissioning of statue of Mark Odom Hatfield,
to be placed in National Statuary Hall in United States Capitol.
Directs Legislative Administrator to request Architect of Capitol
to seek approval of Joint Committee on Library of Congress for
replacement of statue of Jason Lee with statue of Mark Odom
Hatfield. Directs foundation to provide for return of Jason Lee
statue to suitable location in Salem.
  Declares emergency, effective on passage.

                        A BILL FOR AN ACT
Relating to placement of statues in National Statuary Hall; and
  declaring an emergency.
  Whereas, by Act of Congress, each state is invited to provide
and furnish statues, not exceeding two in number, of deceased
persons who have been citizens of the state and who were
illustrious for their historic renown or for their distinguished
civic or military service, such that the state determines them to
be worthy of national commemoration in National Statuary Hall in
the United States Capitol; and
  Whereas the State of Oregon has had one citizen, Mark Odom
Hatfield, who stands alone in the history of this state in the
achievement of a distinguished career in public service; and
  Whereas Mark Odom Hatfield served for four years as an Oregon
State Representative, two years as an Oregon State Senator, two
years as Oregon Secretary of State, eight years as the Governor
of Oregon and 30 years as a United States Senator from Oregon;
and
  Whereas, throughout his career in public service, Mark Odom
Hatfield earned a reputation for honesty, integrity and
intelligence; and
  Whereas, throughout his career in public service, Mark Odom
Hatfield made a positive difference for citizens in every county
in Oregon and is eminently worthy of national commemoration in
National Statuary Hall; and
  Whereas, the State of Oregon in years past did provide for the
placing of two statues of distinguished citizens of Oregon in
National Statuary Hall; and
  Whereas one of these statues is of Jason Lee, a man who was a
leader in the organization of the territorial government of
Oregon and who was the founder of Willamette University; and
  Whereas Jason Lee can best be honored by relocating his statue
in a place of honor in or near the Capitol of the State of
Oregon, where it may be enjoyed by citizens and visitors; and
  Whereas the people of the State of Oregon wish to furnish a
statue of Mark Odom Hatfield for placement in National Statuary
Hall in accordance with the terms of this 2013 Act; now,
therefore,
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
  SECTION 1.  { + (1) In addition to its other duties under ORS
173.500 or otherwise, the Oregon State Capitol Foundation, in
consultation with the Oregon Historical Society, shall solicit
donations and undertake a fund-raising campaign to raise moneys
for:
  (a) The selection of a sculptor and the commissioning of a
design and the production of a sculpture of Mark Odom Hatfield,
including the creation of a pedestal and any desired inscription;
  (b) The transportation of the statue and pedestal to the United
States Capitol;
  (c) The temporary display of the statue in the Rotunda of the
United States Capitol during any unveiling ceremony to be held;
  (d) Other costs associated with the unveiling ceremony;
  (e) The costs of removal of the statue of Jason Lee from
National Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol,
transportation of the Jason Lee statue to Salem, Oregon, and
installation of the Jason Lee statue at a suitable location
identified by the foundation after consultation with the
historical society; and
  (f) Any other expenses the foundation incurs in implementing
this section.
  (2) Upon enactment of this 2013 Act, the Legislative
Administrator shall:
  (a) Facilitate meetings of the foundation for the purpose of
undertaking the duties described in subsection (1) of this
section;
  (b) Within six months following enactment of this 2013 Act,
write to the Architect of the Capitol apprising the architect of
the interest of the State of Oregon in replacing the statue of
Jason Lee in National Statuary Hall of the United States Capitol
with a statue of Mark Odom Hatfield and requesting the architect
to seek the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of
Congress for the statue replacement; and
  (c) Convey all information received from the Architect of the
Capitol about the statue replacement project to the foundation
and the Governor or the Governor's designee.
  (3) As soon as is practicable after the date on which the
foundation determines that it has obtained sufficient funding to
undertake the project described in subsection (1) of this
section, the foundation shall seek proposals from qualified
sculptors and direct the Legislative Administrator to undertake
whatever other measures are necessary to complete the project
described in subsection (1) of this section. The foundation and
the administrator shall follow the direction of the Architect of
the Capitol in completing the project described in subsection (1)
of this section. + }
  SECTION 2.  { + This 2013 Act being necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency
is declared to exist, and this 2013 Act takes effect on its
passage. + }
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