A resolution commending the National Conference of State Legislatures (“NCSL”) on its 50th — BILL NO. 36-0097
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS, VETERANS AFFAIRS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION 06/25/2025-REPORTED OUT TO THE FLOOR 06/23/2025-REPORTED OUT TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES AND JUDICIARY BILL NO. 36-0097 Thirty-Sixth Legislature of the Virgin Islands May 19, 2025 A resolution commending the National Conference of State Legislatures (“NCSL”) on its 50th anniversary and recognizing the NCSL for its commitment to the legislative institution PROPOSED BY: Senator Milton E. Potter Co-sponsors: Ray Fonseca and Novelle E. Francis, Jr. WHEREAS, the National Conference of State Legislatures was founded in 1975 and has evolved during the past half-century to become the premier organization solely dedicated to serving State and territorial legislators and legislative staff; and WHEREAS, the NCSL was created from the merger of three organizations that served or represented state legislatures and shared the belief that legislative service is one of democracy "s worthiest pursuits; and WHEREAS, the NCSL is a bipartisan organization with three objectives: to advance the effectiveness, independence and integr …
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COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS, VETERANS AFFAIRS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION 06/25/2025-REPORTED OUT TO THE FLOOR 06/23/2025-REPORTED OUT TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES AND JUDICIARY BILL NO. 36-0097 Thirty-Sixth Legislature of the Virgin Islands May 19, 2025 A resolution commending the National Conference of State Legislatures (“NCSL”) on its 50th anniversary and recognizing the NCSL for its commitment to the legislative institution PROPOSED BY: Senator Milton E. Potter Co-sponsors: Ray Fonseca and Novelle E. Francis, Jr. WHEREAS, the National Conference of State Legislatures was founded in 1975 and has evolved during the past half-century to become the premier organization solely dedicated to serving State and territorial legislators and legislative staff; and WHEREAS, the NCSL was created from the merger of three organizations that served or represented state legislatures and shared the belief that legislative service is one of democracy "s worthiest pursuits; and WHEREAS, the NCSL is a bipartisan organization with three objectives: to advance the effectiveness, independence and integrity of state legislatures; to foster interstate communication and cooperation; and to ensure states a strong. cohesive voice in the federal system; and WHEREAS, our nation’s state legislatures are America’s laboratories of democracy where emerging challenges have been continually tackled and where people from very different backgrounds. representing very different communitics, can come together and find common ground; and WHEREAS, the NCSL has facilitated the exchange of ideas, provided critical research and information, and encouraged a rigorous review of complex issues confronting our communities, states, and nation; and WHEREAS, the NCSL strives to strengthen the bonds between America’s state legislatures and the international community; Now, Therefore, Be it resolved by the Legislature of the Virgin Islands: SECTION 1. The Legislature of the Virgin Islands recognizes the National Conference of State Legislatures for its superb leadership and its commitment to the legislative institution and commends the NCSL on its 50" anniversary. SECTION 2. In recognition of the NCSL’s 50" anniversary and its commitment to the legislative institution, the President of the Legislature of the Virgin Islands, or the President’s designee, shall present a perma plaque copy of this resolution to the NCSL at an appropriate ceremony. BILL SUMMARY This resolution commends the National Conference of State Legislatures on its 50‘ anniversary and recognizes the NCSL for its commitment to the legislative institution. BR25-0641/May 15, 2025/GC