CHAPTER 597
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 50
Proposing Amendments to § 141 of the Constitution of Virginia

Agreed to by the Senate March 10, 1950
Agreed to by the House of Delegates March 11, 1950

Resolved by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring,
a majority of the members elected to each house agreeing, that
the following amendments to the Constitution of Virginia be, and
the same are hereby, proposed and referred to the General Assembly
at its first regular session held after the next general election of
members of the House of Delegates for its concurrence, in con-
formity with the provisions of Section one hundred and ninety-
six of the Constitution, namely:

Strike from the Constitution of Virginia Section one hundred
and forty-one, which reads as follows:

§ 141. State appropriations prohibited to schools or institu-
tions of learning not owned or exclusively controlled by the State
or some subdivision thereof; exceptions to rule—No appropriation
of public funds shall be made to any school or institution of learn-
ing not owned or exclusively controlled by the State or some
political subdivision thereof; provided, first, that the General
Assembly may, in its discretion, continue the appropriations to the
College of William and Mary; second, that this section shall not
be construed as requiring or prohibiting the continuance or dis-
continuance by the General Assembly of the payment of interest
on certain bonds held by certain schools and colleges as provided
by an act of the General Assembly, approved February twenty-
third, eighteen hundred and ninety-two, relating to bonds held by
schools and colleges; third, that counties, cities, towns and dis
tricts may make appropriations to nonsectarian schools of manual,
industrial, or technical training, and also to any school or institu-
tion of learning owned or exclusively controlled by such county,
city, town, or school district.

And insert in lieu thereof the following:

§ 141. State appropriations prohibited to schools or institu-
tions of learning not owned or exclusively controlled by the State
or some subdivision thereof; exceptions to rule—No appropriation
of public funds shall be made to any school or institution of learn-
ing not owned or exclusively controlled by the State or some
political subdivision thereof; provided, first, that the General
Assembly may appropriate funds to an agency, or to a school or
institution of learning owned or controlled by an agency, created
and established by two or more States under a joint agreement to
which this State is a party for the purpose of providing educa-
tional facilities for the citizens of the several States joining in
such agreement; second, that counties, cities, towns and districts
may make appropriations to nonsectarian schools of manual, in-
dustrial, or technical training, and also to any school or institu-
tion of learning owned or exclusively controlled by such county,
city, town, or school district.

I, E. Griffith Dodson, Clerk of the House of Delegates of Vir-
ginia, do hereby certify that the session of the General Assembly
of the Commonwealth of Virginia at which the Acts of Assembly
herein printed were enacted, adjourned sine die on April first,
nineteen hundred fifty.

E. GRIFFITH DODSON,

Clerk of the House of Delegates
and Keeper of the Rolls of the State

Note: Except as otherwise specifically provided therein, all
Acts of this session of the General Assembly become effective at
the first moment of July 1, 1950.
1622 ACTS OF ASSEMBLY [va.

Joint Resolutions of the General Assembly
SESSION 1950

Other than those of a purely procedural nature and those proposing

amendments to the Constitution of Virginia enrolled as chapters
595, 596 and 597.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 1
Williamsburg Session, January 28, 1950
Agreed to by the House and Senate, January 17, 1950

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring.
That the invitation of Colonial Williamsburg to use the recon
structed Capito] at Williamsburg be accepted; and that the ses-
sions of the Senate and House of Delegates on January 28, 1950.
be held in the reconstructed Capitol at Williamsburg.

HOUSE JOINT RISOLUTION NO. 8
On the death of Ashton Dovell
Agreed to by the House and Senate, January 17, 1950

Whereas, Ashton Dovell, long a member of the House of Dele.
gates, was born on June 8, 1885, and died, after a long and distin-
guished career in the legal profession and in government, on October
28, 1949; and ,

Whereas, Ashton Dovell rendered outstanding service as floor
leader of the House of Delegates during the administration of Harry
Flood Byrd, the Governor of Virginia, during which time the govern-
ment of this State was reorganized and rendered more eflicient and
economical; and

Whereas, Ashton Dovell served as Speaker of the House of
Delegates at the session beginning in 1936 and through the session
of 1940, during which time many noteworthy legislative enactments
were passed and while serving as Speaker presided fairly, impar-
tially and with a thorough mastery of the rules of the House of
Delegates, in such manner as to endear himself to all who served
under him; and

Whereas, Ashton Dovell in his daily life, his service in this
body, and in the legal profession, impressed all who came to know
him and earned the admiration and respect both of those who
opposed and those who favored the causes in which he believed : and

Whereas, his community, this State, and the Nation have lost,
in the death of Ashton Dovell, a devoted public servant, and wise

statesman whose presence will long be remembered; now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, that
this body hereby expresses its regret for the untimely death of
Ashton Dovell and extends its sympathy to the members of his
family; and

Resolved, further, that the Clerk of the House of Delegates be
and he hereby is requested to send a suitably prepared and framed
copy of this resolution to the widow of Ashton Dovell as a token of
the respect and feeling which the members of this body bore towards
Ashton Dovell.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9
Naming the Cardinal as the State bird of Virginia
Agreed to by House and Senate, January 25, 1950

Whereas, the Commonwealth of Virginia has not selected any
official bird, which action has been taken by many other States,
and

Whereas, the Cardinal by reason of its bright plumage and
cheerful song is worthy of selection; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring,
that the Cardinal be and hereby is selected, named and designated
as the official bird of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10

Providing for the painting and display of portrait of
Honorable William Munford Tuck

Agreed to by House, January 17, 1950
Agreed to by Senate, January 18, 1950

Resolved by the House of Delegates of Virginia, the Senate
concurring, that the Governor, the President of the Senate and the
Speaker of the House of Delegates are constituted a committee to
contract for and have painted and appropriately framed and placed
in the Capitol, subject to the approval of the Virginia Art Com-
mission, a portrait of Governor William Munford Tuck.

Be it further resolved that the committee so constituted is
authorized to expend for such portrait and frame out of the con-
tingent fund of the General Assemblv a sum sufficient not to ex-
ceed one thousand five hundred dollars.
Expressing sense of the General Assembly against diversion
of highway funds.

Agreed to by House, January 24, 1950
Agreed to by Senate, February 2, 1950

Be it resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring,
That it is the sense of the General Assembly of Virginia that all
revenue of the State derived from excise taxes imposed upon motor
fuels and from motor vehicle registration fees and licenses shall,
after providing for refunds and adjustments allowed therein by
law, expenses of administration, collection and inspection, including
the analysis and inspection of motor fuels and devices for dispensing
the same and after providing for the retirement of obligations which
have heretofore been assumed by the State and payment thereof
pledged out of the proceeds from such taxes, fees and licenses, be
used solely and exclusively for the construction, reconstruction,
maintenance and repair of public highways and bridges within the
State and for the necessary State policing thereof.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 31

To create a commission to study the problems of urban growth
and their impact upon rural areas.

Agreed to by House, March 4, 1950
Agreed to by Senate, March 10, 1950

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring,
that a commission is hereby created to make a thorough and com-
plete study of the problems of urban growth and their impact upon
rural areas. The commission shall be composed of eleven members
of whom five shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of
Delegates from the membership thereof, two shall be appointed by
the President of the Senate from the membership thereof, and four
shall be appointed by the Governor from the State at large. The
commission shall complete its study and make its report of its
findings and recommendations to the Governor and General Assem-
bly not later than October one, nineteen hundred fifty-one. The
Commission shall consider urban and rural differences relating to
annexation. The commission shall recommend such changes in the
fundamental policy of the State as will aid in the orderly growth
of urban areas, and will ease the impact of such growth upon rural
areas, and aid in the preservation and development of rural areas.
and aid in the harmonious integration of contiguous urban areas
and the harmonious integration of contiguous rural areas to the
end that local governments may be strengthened and made equal
to the performance of its allotted functions.

The members of the commission shall receive no compensation
for their services but shall be paid their necessary expenses incurred
in the performance of their duties hereunder, for which and for
such secretarial, expert and other assistance as the commission
mav require there is hereby appropriated the sum of one thousand
dollars to be paid out of the contingent fund of the General Assem-
bly.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 35

Requesting the Governor to proclaim March 25 as
Greek Independence Day

Agreed to by House, March 10, 1950
Agreed to by Senate, March 11, 1950

Whereas, in ancient times Greece was noted for its men of
wisdom, its contribution to government, its democratic institutions
and ceaseless fight against tyranny in any form; and

Whereas, despite long years of subjugation beneath the heel
of despotic rulers the people of Greece on March 25, 1821, relying
upon their courage, their memories of the achievements of their
forebears, and with a few scanty weapons and complete trust in
Almighty God, threw off the forces of tyranny and established
their own government; and

Whereas, the people of Greece hurled back the legions of
Mussolini and withstood the full might of Hitler’s ruthless war
machine in a manner that earned for them the undying admiration
of the whole world; and

Whereas, at the termination of World War II the people of
Greece despite the ravages and complete desolation left by the
War have fought against and are defeating the forces of Com-
munism which have been directly and indirectly, attacking its
lawful government; and

Whereas, the United States and this State are fortunate in
having many descendants of that proud race numbered among our
citizens; now, therefore,

Be it Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concur-
ring, that the Governor of this Commonwealth is respectfully re-
quested to give appropriate recognition to March twenty-fifth,
nineteen hundred fifty the one hundred twenty-ninth anniversary
of the independence of Greece, as Greek Independence Day and to
commemorate that valiant nation for its heroic struggles.
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 36

Directing the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council to study the
feasibility of establishing a certain airport.

Agreed to by House, March 8, 1950
Agreed to by Senate, March 10, 1950

Whereas, there is great need for an alternate airport to serve
the city of Washington, D. C., and it has been proposed that such
an airport be established in the county of Fairfax; now, therefore,
be it

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring,
that the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council is requested to make
a study and report upon the feasibility of establishing an alternate
airport in the county of Fairfax to serve the city of Washington,
D. C. The Council shall consider the suitability of available areas,
the cost of construction, and how the same may be financed, the
administration and operation of such an airport and the revenues
which might be derived therefrom, and such other matters as it
deems appropriate. The Council is authorized to call upon all
officers, employees and agencies of the State in making this study.

The Council shall complete its study and make its report to
the Governor and General Assembly not later than October 1, 1951.
and shall set forth in its report such recommendations and sug-
gested legislation as it deems appropriate.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 37
Document Room

Agreed to by House, February 24, 1950
Agreed to by Senate, March 1, 1950

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring.
That the Governor is requested to direct the Division of Purchase
and Printing to maintain an office of the Division in Rooms §, 9
and 10 of the State Capitol, not only during the sessions of the
General Assembly but also between the sessions, for recording,
filing, preserving and distributing to the public, legislative printed
inatter of prior sessions and other State publications; that for this
purpose suitable filing cabinets be installed therein for the preserva-
tion of such publications; and that as copies are issued therefrom.
replacements be made from surplus storage in the Capitol attic.
Whereas, the results of the census of 1950 should be available
in 1951; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring,
That a commission be, and it hereby is, created to make a study
of redistricting the State as the same involves the apportionment
of representation in the General Assembly, and in the House of
Representatives of the Congress of the United States. The commis-
sion shall consist of nine members to be appointed as follows: six
members of the House of Delegates to be appointed by the Speaker
thereof, and three members of the Senate to be appointed by the
President of the Senate. As nearly as practicable a member of
the Commission shall be from each Congressional District. The
members of the commission shall receive no compensation for
their services but shall be paid their necessary expenses incurred
in the performance of their duties, for which, and for such secretar-
ial or other assistance as may be required, there is hereby appro-
priated the sum of fifteen hundred dollars to be paid from the con-
tingent fund of the General Assembly.

The commission shall complete its study and make its report
to the Governor and the General Assembly by November fifteen,
nineteen hundred fifty-one, and shall set forth in such report its
findings and recommendations.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 41
Commending the work of Alcoholics Anonymous

_ Agreed to by House, February 24, 1950 -
Agreed to by Senate, February 28, 1950

Whereas, the age-old problem of inebriety and alcoholic addic-
tion has proved a social problem of the first magnitude and has to
a large extent proved insolvable by scientific or medical means:
and

Whereas, the persons composing the organization known as
Alcoholics Anonymous have in many cases achieved spectacular
results in the arresting of the disease of alcoholism and in rehabili-
tation of many persons suffering therefrom and their restoration
to lives of useful and respectable citizenship; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring
that the General Assembly of Virginia, recognizing the ines.
timable value of the work of Alcoholics Anonymous and its contri.
bution toward the rehabilitation of many of the citizens of the
Commonwealth who might otherwise have become public charges,
commends the organization for the good it has accomplished and
expresses the hope that it may be able to continue its contribution
to the solution of the problem of alcoholism; and

Be it further resolved that the Clerk of the House of Delegates
is directed to send a copy of this resolution to the Richmond head-
quarters of Alcoholics Anonymous.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 46

Requesting the issuance of a special postage stamp tn commemora-
tion of the one hundred seventy-fifth anniversary of the speech
delivered by Patrick Henry in Saint John’s Church on March
23, 1775.

Agreed to by House and Senate, February 17, 1950

Whereas, March 23, 1950, is the one hundred seventy-fifth anni-
versary of the famous speech of Patrick Henry in which the im-
mortal utterance “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death”, was de-
livered ; and

Whereas, this famous utterance should be commemorated in
some fitting and lasting way; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Delegates of Virginia, the Senate
concurring, that the Postmaster General of the United States be,
and he hereby is, requested to issue an appropriate stamp to com-
memorate the one hundred seventy-fifth anniversary of that most
famous speech of Patrick Henry; and

Resolved further, that the Clerk of the House of Delegates is
requested to send a suitably prepared copy of this resolution to the
patron of any bill in Congress to accomplish the objectives sought
in this resolution.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 47

Directing the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council to study cer-
tain matters in connection with the State-supported institu-
tions of higher education.

Agreed to by House, March 4, 1950
Agreed to by Senate, March 7, 1950

Whereas, ever larger sums both for maintenance and operation
and for capital outlay are being requested and furnished the State
supported institutions of higher education and this entire matter
deserves careful consideration; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate of Virginia
concurring, that the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council is di-
rected to study and report on the State-supported institutions of
higher education.

The Council shall make a thorough study of the State-sup-
ported institutions of higher learning, including those devoted to
or conducting medical education, giving particular attention to
possible consolidation of overlapping functions, and any other mat-
ters which in its opinion result in inefficiency or duplication of
expense and effort. The Council shall specifically consider in its
study the following matters in the case of each of such institutions:

(a) The determination at regular intervals of the units costs
of instruction at the several institutions and in the several fields
of learning taught at each.

(b) A well-designed system of accounting that would provide
for a detailed cost analysis of the auxiliary operations apart from
the instructional fields, such as dormitories, dining halls, farms,
book and supply shops, and other revenue-producing activities.

(c) The financial operations within the several institutions
and critical review of the proposed budgets for operations and for
capital development. Long range capital improvement plans should
be developed.

(d) Intensive study of the fields of learning to be engaged in
by the several institutions so as to eliminate all unjustifiable
duplication of offerings.

(e) The policy to be established with regard to the numbers
of out-of-State students to be accepted into the respective institu-
tions. These might vary among the several institutions.

(f) Studies of the location and attainments of students after
leaving the institutions with a view toward determining the extent
to which the benefits afforded through these institutions are trans-
lated into community services.

(g) The policies governing the admission of students and
whether this ought to be regularized and based upon objective
testing before entrance, and whether there should be fairly uni-
form testing standards applicable to the respective fields of learn-
ing to which the applicant seeks admission.

(h) Whether there should be established specific and uniform
provisions governing all of the institutions requiring the students
to pay a fixed percentage of the instructional costs, with appropri-
ate differential rates for Virginia residents and out-of-State stu-
dents.

(i) Whether out-of-State students should be expected to con-
tribute substantially what it costs to provide their instruction.

(j) The award of scholarships provided at State expense at the
institutions of higher education and policies governing same, to
involve among other things competitive selection, financial needs
of the student and the needs of the State for persons equipped in
particular fields of knowledge and training.

(k) The need for a well-designed plan for educational loan
funds for students with appropriate safeguards attached to the
administration of these funds to insure against unnecessary losses.

(1) The revenues of these institutions from the State, private
sources and from student, the apportionment of State funds to
these institutions; relationship of State appropriations to these
institutions and State appropriations to the public free schools,
and such other matters as the Council deems appropriate.

The Council in its study may call upon any department or in-
stitution for information and assistance, and may employ such
technical, secretarial and other personnel as it may deem necessary
in its work.

The Council shall complete its study and make its report to the
Governor and General Assembly not later than September one,
nineteen hundred fifty-one.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 48

Directing the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council to study the
reduction of special, private and local legislation.

Agreed to by House, March 8, 1950
Agreed to by Senate, March 10, 1950

Whereas, there are introduced at each session of the General
Assembly many bills intended to provide special treatment for
various localities and to except the subject localities from the
operation of general law, which bills are frequently referred to as
local bills; and

Whereas, the subject of many such local bills concern par-
ticularly the powers of the governing bodies of localities, and other
legislation which might be made general in application; and

Whereas, it is to the interest of the citizens of the Common-
wealth that there be a minimum of laws and that the General
Assembly direct its efforts during its session primarily to matters
affecting the entire State; and

Whereas, it is also to the interest of the Commonwealth to
extend to the localities as many powers of local self government
as are consistent with the welfare of the Commonwealth as a
whole: and

Whereas, by constitutional amendment the joint committee on
special, private and local legislation, originally designed to con-
sider whether the object of a bill could be accomplished under
general law, was abolished because it proved to be impractical and
caused legislation to be delayed without serving any purpose
but the need for some means of accomplishing its original purpose
still exists; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring,
that the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council is directed to make
a thorough and complete study of methods and means to minimize
legislation of purely local application, of the advisability of adopt-
ing model charters available to municipalities and any other
methods and means to minimize the number and complexity of laws
governing the citizens of the Commonwealth. The Council shall
complete its study and make its report to the Governor and the
General Assembly on or before October one, nineteen hundred fifty-
one with drafts of such legislation deemed appropriate to carry its
recommendations into effect.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 50

Creating a commission to study the advisability of reorganizing
the Division of Ports of the Department of Conservation and
Development.

Agreed to by House, March 10, 1950
Agreed to by Senate, March 11, 1950

Whereas, all neighboring States have taken cognizance of the
value of their ports and have initiated programs designed to en-
courage the maximum use thereof, and

Whereas, an increase in the business of the Ports of Virginia
will be of benefit to the State and its citizens; now, therefore,
be it

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring,
that a commission be, and it hereby is, created to study and report
upon the advisability of reorganizing the Division of Ports of the
Department of Conservation and Development. The commission
shall be composed of nine members appointed as follows: three
shall be appointed from the membership of the House by the
Speaker thereof, two shall be appointed by the President of the
Senate from the membership thereof, and four shall be appointed
by the Governor from the State at large. The commission shall
begin its study as soon as may be and shall complete its work and
make its report to the Governor and General Assembly not later
than September 1, 1951. The commission shall especially study
the adequacy of the Division’s present program and the scope of
its operations with the view of determining whether a reorganiza-
tion of said Division would enable Virginia’s ports to more
effectively compete for import and export business, and the com-
mission shall also consider such other matters as it may deem
appropriate.
The members of the commission shall not be compensated for
their services but shall be paid their necessary expenses incurred
in the performance of their duties, for which, and for such secre
tarial or other assistance as the commission may require, there is
hereby appropriated the sum of two thousand dollars to be paid
from the contingent fund of the General Assembly.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 56

Commemorating the two-hundredth anniversay of
the birth of James Madison.

Agreed to by House, March 8, 1950
Agreed to by Senate, March 10, 1950

Whereas, March 16, 1951, will mark the two-hundredth anni-
versary of the birth of James Madison; and

Whereas, the contributions of James Madison as a member of
the Congress of the United States, as a member of the Cabinet of
President Jefferson, and as President of the United States are
preeminent in the history and founding of this Nation; and

Whereas, the Constitution of the United States and the Federal
system of government were achieved in large measure as a result
of the statesmanship and wisdom of James Madison and constitute
a perpetual monument to his contribution to the founding and de-
velopment of the government of this Nation; and

Whereas, it is fitting that the achievements of this great
Virginian should be at this time brought to the attention of the
citizens of our State and Nation; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring,
that this body calls to the attention of the citizens of this Common-
wealth and of the Nation the contributions made by James Madi-
son to the history of this State and Nation and the form of govern-
ment which it enjoys; and

Resolved, further, that the Governor of this Commonwealth is
respectfully requested to issue his proclamation on March 16, 195],
proclaiming that day as James Madison Day.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 61

Authorizing the Governor to designate an official travel magazine
for the Commonwealth for the calendar years 1950, 1951 and
1952.

Agreed to by Senate, March 8, 1950
Agreed to by House, March 9, 1950

Whereas, it is estimated on good authority that thirty million
citizens of the United States each year enjoy paid vacations and
spend several billion dollars therefor; and
Whereas, in an effort to attract within their borders as many
of these vacationers as possible, nineteen States now have Official
or semiofficial travel magazines; and

Whereas, it is desirable for the Commonwealth of Virginia,
with its incomparable history, scenery and pleasure facilities, to
draw its share of these travelers with the aid of a travel magazine;
now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring,
That the Governor of Virginia be, and he hereby is, authorized in
the exercise of his discretion, to designate a magazine as the
official travel magazine of the Commonwealth for the calendar
years 1950, 1951, and 1952, and to withdraw said designation at
any time in the exercise of his discretion; and provided further
that this resolution shall not imply or involve in any way any cost
or other obligation to the State, or any agency thereof.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 62

Directing the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council to study the
withdrawal of certain counties from the secondary system of
State highicays.

Agreed to by House, March 4, 1950
Agreed to by Senate, March 8, 1950

Whereas, almost twenty years have elapsed since the secondary
system of State highways was established; and

Whereas, at the time of establishment counties were permitted
to withdraw therefrom; and

Whereas, conditions have changed materially since the estab-
lishment of the secondary system but no procedure is provided
whereby counties may now withdraw from such system; now, there-
fore, be it

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring,
That the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council be, and it hereby is,
directed to study and report upon whether it be advisable or not
to enact legislation to permit counties to withdraw from the sec-
ondary system of State highways. The council shall complete its
study and make its report to the Governor and General Assembly
not later than November fifteen, nineteen hundred fifty-one.
Directing the Department of Conservation and Development to
investigate a certain area for use as a State park.

Agreed to by House, March 8, 1950
Agreed to by Senate, March 10, 1950

Whereas, Crabtree Falls, in the county of Nelson, Virginia, is
in an area of great scenic beauty and there are also in such area
some of the best trout fishing waters in this area of the State;
now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring,
That the Department of Conservation and Development is hereby
directed to make a study and report as to the possibility of using
the Crabtree Falls area, in the county of Nelson, as a State park.
The Department shall consider whether or not such area is suitable
for acquisition and development for such purposes and _ shall
expressly consider the advantages which the public in the area of
central Virginia might derive from the establishment of a park in
that area. The Department shall complete its study and make its
report to the Governor and General Assembly not later than July
one, nineteen hundred fifty-one.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 66

Creating a Commission to plan a centennial celebration of the
birth of Woodrow Wilson.

Agreed to by House, March 9, 1950
Agreed to by Senate, March 11, 1950

Whereas, the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Wood-
row Wilson in Staunton, Virginia, will occur in 1956; and

Whereas, it is fitting that the centennial of the birth of this
great Virginian should be suitably observed in this Commonwealth:
now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring.
that a commission is hereby created to make plans and arrange
ments for an appropriate centennial celebration on the birth of
Woodrow Wilson. The commission shall be composed of the fo!-
lowing persons: two members of the House of Delegates appointed
by the Speaker of the House; one member of the Senate of Virginia
appointed by the President of the Senate; and six persons appointed
by the Governor, one of whom shall be an official of the Woodrow
Wilson Foundation, one of whom shall be an official of the city of
Staunton, one of whom shall be an official of the Chamber of Con-
merce of the city of Staunton or the city of Waynesboro, one of
whom shall be an official of the Virginia State Chamber of Com-
merce, and one of whom shall be a representative of the State De
partment of Conservation and Development.

The Commission shall submit a report showing its activities
pursuant to this resolution to the Governor and the General Assem-
bly of Virginia at least sixty days prior to the next regular session
of the General Assembly.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 69

Directing the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council to study
means to protect the public from certain conditions detri-
mental to the public health.

Agreed to by House, March 4, 1950
Agreed to by Senate, March 8, 1950

Whereas, the general. public in counties, cities and towns have
been sought to be protected from diseases due to, or caused by,
human wastes, by a variety of statutes and regulations promul-
gated thereunder; and

Whereas, notwithstanding these statutes and regulations the
public may be exposed to diseases caused by human waste from
various types of transportation along rights of way, streets, and
highways of this State; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring,
that the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council is directed to make
a study and report as to means and measures by which the public
may be protected from human wastes discharged from equipment
of any type of public transportation. The Council shall consult
with such agencies of the State as it deems proper to enable it to
discharge its duties properly. The Council shall complete its study
and make its report to the Governor and General Assembly not
later than September fifteen, nineteen hundred fifty-one.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 71

Directing the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council to study sales
of lwwestock and livestock auction markets.

Agreed to by House, March 10, 1950
Agreed to by Senate, March 11, 1950

Whereas, there is doubt that present practices of livestock
auction markets in this State result in the securing of maximum
returns to farmers and livestock growers; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring,
That the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council is authorized and
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directed to study all matters relating to the operation of livestock
auction markets in Virginia.

The Council is directed to hold public hearings and to consult
with farmers, livestock growers, livestock auction market operators,
and other interested persons in order to formulate recommenda-
tions which will be to the best advantage of all parties concerned.
The Council shall make a report containing its findings and recom-
mInendations to the Governor and to the General Assembly not later
than November 1, 1951.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 74

Directing the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council to make co
study of county traffic ordinances paralleling State law.

Agreed to by House, March 9, 1950
Agreed to by Senate, March 11, 1950

Whereas, peculiar and unusual traffic conditions in certain
areas Of the State have prompted requests for legislation author-
izing certain counties to enact ordinances paralleling State traffic
laws in contravention of the general policy heretofore followed in
this regard; and

Whereas, uniformity in legislation along such lines is desir-
able; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring.
that the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council is directed to
make a study of the necessity for local traffic ordinances to meet
peculiar conditions in the several counties of the State. The
Council is directed to consider all pertinent legislation and the
peculiar conditions existing in traffic-congested areas of the State
and to make a report containing its findings and recommenda.
tions to the Governor and the General Assembly not later than
November one, nineteen hundred fifty-one.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 76

Directing the Department of Conservation and Development to
undertake certain duties in relation to parks in northern
Virginia.

Agreed to by House, March 10, 1950
Agreed to by Senate, March 11, 1950

Whereas, there is no State park in northern Virginia; and
Whereas, under Federal] legislation provision has been made for
the establishment by the State and Federal governments jointly of

parks in northern Virginia and particularly in that portion of
northern Virginia which is a portion of Metropolitan Washington ;
and

Whereas, the Alexandria Water Company reservoir, known as
Barcroft dam and lake is in an area of great scenic beauty; and

Whereas, there are other areas in northern Virginia of great
natural beauty and suitably located to serve the population in that
vicinity; now, therefore, be it .

Resolved, by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, .
that the Department of Conservation and Development is directed
to make a study and report as to the possibility of establishing a
State park on or adjacent to the Alexandria Water Company reser-
voir, known as Barcroft dam and lake, and shall also consider the
desirability of establishing parks in suitable areas of northern Vir-
ginia to serve the public therein and whether or not such parks
can be made a part of the park program of the Federal government
for the development of parks in Metropolitan Washington as the
same lies in northern Virginia. The Department shall consider
whether or not such area is suitable for acquisition and develop-
ment for such purposes and shall expressly consider the advantages
which the public in the area of northern Virginia might derive
from the establishment of a park in that area. The Department
shall complete its study and make its report to the Governor and
General Assembly not later than July one, nineteen hundred and
fifty-one.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 1_

Authorizing payment of certain expenses of Commisston on
Oil and Natural Gas

Agreed to by Senate, January 24, 1950
Agreed to by House, March 8, 1950

Whereas, the General Assembly of 1948 by Senate Joint Reso-
lution 21 created a commission to study “the leasing and explora-
tion for, development, utilization, production and protection or
conservation of crude oil and natural gas in Virginia and such
measures of regulation and conservation as they deem appro
priate”, which commission has completed its study and submitted
its report; and

Whereas, Senate Joint Resolution 21 limited expenditures for
this study, to be paid from the contingent fund of the General As-
sembly, to five hundred dollars, which sum, due to the extensive
nature of the investigations necessary in the preparation of the
commission’s report, proved inadequate; and

Whereas, notwithstanding the above limitation, the commis-
sion proceeded to the completion of its report, the members paying
their own expenses; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring,
that there is hereby authorized to be expended out of the contin-
gent fund of the General Assembly the sum of three hundred
seventy-five dollars or so much thereof as shall be necessary for the
additional expenses of the commission created by Senate Joint
Resolution No. 21 of the General Assembly of 1948.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5

Creating a Commission to provide for the writing and publication
of a suitable text on Virginia’s history, government, and
geography.

Agreed to by Senate, February 8, 1950
Agreed to by House, March 11, 1950

Whereas, the State Board of Education is authorized to select
textbooks for the schools of the State but is not authorized to con-
tract for the preparation and publication of texts; and

Whereas, there is an apparent dearth of textbooks for teaching
Virginia history, government and geography; and

Whereas, this situation should be remedied ; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of Virginia, the House of Delegates
concurring, that a Commission be, and hereby is, created to provide
for the preparation of a suitable text or texts on Virginia’s history
and government, and, if selected by the State Board of Education

for_use in the public schools, for the publication of the same. The
Commission shall be composed of seven members from the State at
large appointed by the Governor. The Commission shall be known
as the Virginia History and Government Textbook Commission.

The Commission shall confer with the State Board of Educa-
tion in ascertaining the availability and suitability of texts for
teaching Virginia history, government and geography. If the Com-
mission finds that suitable texts in these fields are not available,
it shall then proceed to procure, as hereinafter set out, the prepara.
tion and publication of suitable texts for the teaching of these
subjects.

The Commission shall have authority to select and employ
some person or persons to prepare a text or texts, suitable for use
in the schools of the State, on the subjects of history, government
and geography. The Commission shall arrange for the review of the
manuscripts from time to time by persons selected by it in order
to assure that the texts shall be written in language suitable for
children in the grades for which they are intended.

. After the texts have been written and reviewed, the Commis-
sion shall submit them to the State Board of Education for use
in the schools of the State, and, if selected, the Commission shall
arrange for the publication of such texts in such number of copies
as it deems appropriate, and, in the discretion of the Commission,
shall provide with the publisher that the type for such texts shall
be retained, from which additional copies may be printed from
time to time.

The Commission shall begin its work not later than July one,
nineteen hundred fifty, and shall report to the Governor and Gen-
eral Assembly not later than December one, nineteen hundred fifty-
one, on its actions taken pursuant to this resolution.

The Commission is authorized to employ such assistants and
to pay them such reasonable compensation as it deems appropriate.

The members of the Commission shall be paid a per diem of
ten dollars a day and expenses for each day they are engaged in
business of the Commission. The per diem and expenses and such
other expenses as the Commission may incur shall be paid from
funds appropriated therefor in the general Appropriation Act.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 6
Creating a Commission to study certain crimes.

Agreed to by House, March 10, 1950
Agreed to by Senate, March 11, 1950

Whereas, the statutes of Virginia dealing with sex offenses
do not appear to be designed to provide the treatment for sex
offenders that present knowledge indicates is desirable in such
cases; and

Whereas, more information should be available to the General
Assembly before it acts in this field of legislation; now, therefore,
be it

Nesolved by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring,
that a Commission be, and it hereby is, created to study and report
upon the statutes of Virginia dealing with sex offenders. This study
shall also include a consideration of the many convictions in this
State for felonies and whether the care and treatment of juveniles
in our juvenile and domestic relations courts and in State institu-
tions and industrial homes has any relationship to such convictions.
The Commission shall be composed of eleven members, appvinted.,
with the exception of the ex officio members, by the Governor as
follows: one of the members shall be appointed from the Senate.
two shall be appointed from the membership of the House of Dele.
gates, one of the members shall be the Attorney General or his
representative designated by him, one shall be the Director of the
Department of Welfare and Institutions or his representative desig-
nated by him, one shall be the Commissioner of Mental Hygiene
or his representative designated by him, one shall be a Judge or
former judge of a juvenile and domestic relations court, one shall
be a Judge or former judge of a circuit court, one shall be the
President or former President of the Virginia Conference of Social
Work, and two of the members shall be physicians whose training
has been in the field of mental diseases.

The Commission shall begin its study forthwith and shall comn-
plete its duties and make its report to the Governor and General
Assembly not later than September one, nineteen hundred fifty-one.

The Commission shall consider the nature of the problem, the
measures in use in other States, and methods which might be
employed in this State. The members of the Commission shall be
paid their necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their
duties hereunder, for which, and for such secretarial and other
assistance as the Commission may require, there is hereby appre-
priated a sum not to exceed three thousand dollars to be paid from
the contingent fund of the General Assembly.

Before any of this appropriation is spent for the employment
of experts, the Governor must be consulted and give his consent.
Disbursements from the appropriation shall be paid upon vouchers
signed by the chairman of the Commission, or some person desig-
nated by it.
Requesting the return of certain property for erhibition at the
Appomattor Surrender Grounds Park,

Agreed to by Senate and House, January 30, 1950

Whereas, certain furniture which was in the Surrender Room
of the McLean House near Appomattox at the time of the sur-
render by General Robert E. Lee is now owned and exhibited by
the Smithsonian Institution; and

Whereas, the Surrender Grounds at Appomattox are being
restored and facilities for the exhibition of historical material
are now available; and

Whereas, it is fitting that the furniture from the McLean
House should be housed at the Surrender Grounds; ncw, therefore,
be it

Resolved by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring,
that the trustees of the Smithsonian Institution and the Congress
of the United States are respectfully requested to take such action
as is necessary to enable the following furniture from the McLean
House to be placed on permanent exhibition at the Surrender
Grounds:

One (1) arm chair, used by General Lee

One (1) desk or swivel chair, used by General Grant

One (1) small spool table. General Grant wrote out the
surrender terms on this table

One (1) large secretary.

And, Resolved further, that the Congress and such trustees
are requested also to take such action in order to permit such
furniture to be exhibited at the dedication of the Surrender
Grounds in April, nineteen hundred fifty.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 8

Providing for a Commission to study the taxation of natural
resources and the effect thereof on the development of such
resources.

Agreed to by Senate, February 9, 1950
Agreed to by House, March 8, 1950

Whereas, the conservation and orderly development of our
natural resources is a matter of the greatest concern to present
and future generations; and

Whereas, taxes on natural resources may lead to unwise
exploitation of such resources and their complete depletion; now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring,
That a Commission be, and it hereby is, created to study the State
and local taxation of our natural resources and the effect of such
taxation on the conservation and development of such resources. The
Commission shall be composed of not more than seven members
appointed by the Governor from the State at large. The members
.of the Commission shall not be paid, but they shall receive a per
diem of ten dollars a day and expenses for each day spent on work
of the Commission, to be paid from funds appropriated to the Com-
mission in the general appropriation act of nineteen hundred fifty.

The Commission shall specifically study the perpetuation, con-
servation, development and orderly use of our natural resources as
affected by taxation.

The Commission shall have power to employ such secretarial
and other assistance as it deems necessary, to be paid from funds
appropriated to the Commission. The Commission shall complete
its study and make its report to the Governor and General Assembly
not later than September one, nineteen hundred fifty-one.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10.

Requesting that certain facilities be made available to the members
of the General Assembly; and report upon certain improve-
ments to the Capitol.

Agreed to by House, March 10, 1950
Agreed to by Senate, March 11, 1950

Whereas, there are certain improvements which might be made
to improve the appearance of the Capitol; and

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly during the
session frequently have need of private space in which to consult
with their constituents and other persons who are interested in
legislation under consideration by the General Assembly, which
space is not now available; and

Whereas, the committee rooms now available in the Capitol
are often ill-ventilated and of insufficient size for conducting the
work of the various committees, especially where hearings are
attended by large public groups; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of Virginia, the House of Delegates
concurring, that a commission be, and hereby is, created to survey.
study and report on improvements which might be made to the
Capitol roof, skylights, doors, and illumination of the Capitol,
and of the best means possible of utilizing the space available in
the Capitol for consultation rooms and committee rooms, includ-
ing the ventilation thereof. The commission shall be composed of
nine members, of whom three shall be appointed by the President
of the Senate from the membership thereof, four shall be appointed
from the House of Delegates by the Speaker thereof, and two
shall be appointed by the Governor; of the two members appointed
by the Governor, one shall be a certified licensed architect. The
commission shall consider the advisability and cost of reroofing the
Capitol, altering or removing the skylights, needed changes in
illumination should the skylights be removed, and the desirability
of public doors for the main entrances to the Capitol, and shall
make a physical survey of the facilities available in the Capitol
and of the possibility of rearrangements thereof to the end that
the most advantageous use of the space may be made available to
the members for the purpose of having rooms for consultation with
constituents and interested members of the general public; and
for the use of the various committees in holding their meetings,
especially with respect to holding public hearings, to the end that
such space as is or may be made available can be best used for
conducting the business of the legislative sessions of the General
Assembly. The commission shall consult with the Art Commission
before making its report and see that its recommendations are in
conformity with the advice rendered by the Art Commission. The
Commission shall complete its study and make its report to the
Governor and General Assembly not later than September 1, 1951.

The members of the commission shall not be paid for their
services but shall receive their necessary expenses, for which, and
for such services as it may require in the preparation of its report,
there is hereby appropriated the sum of two thousand dollars to be
paid from the contingent fund of the General Assembly.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12

Directing the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council to make a
study of the Administrative Agencies

Agreed to by Senate, February 14, 1950
Agreed to by House, March 8, 1950

Whereas, there is marked lack of uniformity in the procedure
prescribed for those agencies of the State having the rule-making
power in the issuance of orders, licenses or taking of action affect-
ing property rights of the citizens of the Commonwealth; and

Whereas, this matter should be further studied to determine
what action, if any, should be taken by the General Assembly;
now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring,
that the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council is directed to make
a study and report to the Governor and General Assembly
not later than October one, nineteen hundred fifty-one on the fol-
lowing matter: the procedure prescribed for administrative agen-
cies of the State relative to issuing orders, licenses or taking other
action affecting property rights of the citizens of this Common-
wealth. The Council shall accompany its report and recommenda-
tions with drafts of such legislation as it deems appropriate to
carry its recommendations into effect.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13

Requesting the inclusion of certain highways in the State highicay
system and the tmprovement of certain intersections

Agreed to by Senate, February 16, 1950
Agreed to by House, March 9, 1950

Whereas, the route from Gunston Hall to United States High.
way No. 1 is not a portion of the primary system of highways; and

Whereas, this route leads to a State owned shrine of national
import; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring.
that the State Highway Commission is hereby requested to include
Route 600, from its intersection with United States Highway No. I
to the entrance of Gunston Hall, in the primary system of high.
ways, such inclusion to be made as of July 1, 1950; and

Resolved, further, that the Commission be requested to make
an allocation of funds to improve the present intersection of said
Route 600 with United States Highway No. 1.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14

Directing the Virginia Advtsory Legislattve Council to study
and report on student loan funds

Agreed to by Senate, February 14, 1950
Agreed to by House, March 8, 1950

Whereas, the General Assembly of Virginia in 1948, recogniz.
ing that there are many graduates of our high schools who lack
sufficient funds to obtain further education who might henefit
themselves in this State if they were able to obtain such education,
directed the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council to make a study
and report on student loan funds in the institutions of higher
learning; and,

Whereas, the Council completed the study directed and made
a report thereon but found that due to temporary conditions,
specifically the benefits available to veterans under Federal legis-
lation, a proper evaluation of the operation of the student loan
funds and scholarship programs of the institutions under normal
conditions was impossible; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of Virginia, the House of Delegates
concurring, that the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council is
directed to make a study of the operation of the student loan funds
and scholarship programs in the State-supported collegiate institu-
tions of higher learning to determine whether such loan funds and
scholarships, including endowed scholarships, are meeting the
needs of the youth of this State who have the capacity to benefit
by, but are economically unable to obtain, college educations.

Resolved, further, that the Council is directed to complete its
study and make a report to the Governor and General Assembly
of Virginia, setting forth its findings and recommendations, on or
before November one, nineteen hundred fifty-one.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 16

Requesting Virginia’s Senators and Members of the House of Repre-
sentatives to support State ownership of lands beneath naviga-
ble waters within State boundaries and oppose Federal control
thereof.

Agreed to by Senate, February 22, 1950
Agreed to by House, March 6, 1950

Whereas, the Commonwealth of Virginia owns and possesses
916 square miles of land beneath navigable waters within its bound-
aries, subject only to the Federal powers over navigation, commerce,
and national defense; and

Whereas, State ownership of this property has been and will
continue to be an important source of revenue for our State, the
loss of which would be a great injury to the State and our people,
for whom it is held in trust; and

Whereas, after over 100 years of recognized State ownership
without interference with the delegated Federal powers, certain
Federal officials are now suing other States for similar property
and advocating Federal seizure of the lands; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of Virginia, the House of Delegates
concurring, That the General Assembly of Virginia favors con-
tinued State ownership and contro] of lands and resources within
and beneath navigable waters within the boundaries of the respec-
tive States, subject only to the delegated Federal powers, and re-
quests Congress to pass suitable legislation to that end;

That the United States Senators and Members of the House of
Representatives in Congress from the Commonwealth of Virginia
are hereby respectfully requested to give their active opposition
fo all pending and proposed measures which would create Federal
ownership or control of lands, fish or other resources beneath
navigable waters within State boundaries

That such members in Congress are hereby requested to give
their active support to legislation which would recognize and con-
firm State ownership of such property; and

That copies of this resolution be mailed to each of the Senators
and members of the House of Representatives in Congress from
this Commonwealth.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17

Directing the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council to study the
advisability of changing the dates of certain elections.

Agreed to by House, March 8, 1950
Agreed to by Senate, March 9, 1950

Whereas, the time for holding the general primary election
has not been changed for many years despite changing conditions;
now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring,
that the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council is directed to make
a study and report upon the advisability of changing the dates for
holding primary elections. The Council shall especially consider
the statutes which are related thereto and all matters of public
policy in connection therewith. The Council shall complete its
study and make its report to the Governor and General Assembly
not later than November 15, 1951.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18

Directing the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council to make a
study of the Virginia Retirement Act and report thereon.

Agreed to by Senate, February 21, 1950
Agreed to by House, March 8, 1950

Whereas, in administering the Virginia Retirement Act, the
Virginia Retirement System has been faced with quite a number
of cases in which, as the act is now written, it has not been able
to credit members of the Retirement System with all of their serv-
ice as employees of the State or as Virginia public school teachers;
and,

Whereas, other types of cases have arisen in which inequities
and seeming hardship to employees have resulted; and,

Whereas, there should be further study to determine whether
the Virginia Retirement Act could be and should be amended to
the end of correcting such matters without upsetting the principles
or the major provisions of the act; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring,
that the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council is directed to
make a study of these matters and submit such recommendations
as it deems wise to the Governor and General Assembly not later
than July first, nineteen hundred and fifty-one.

The Virginia Advisory Legislative Council shall consult with
the Board of Trustees of the Virginia Retirement System in mak-
ing its study and with such other agencies, officers, or persons as it
may choose.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19
On the death of Schuyler Otis Bland.
Agreed to by the Senate and House, February 16, 1950

Whereas, Schuyler Otis Bland, member of the House of Repre-
sentatives from the first Congressional district of Virginia in the
Congress of the United States since 1918, dean of the Virginia
delegation in Congress, and chairman for many years of the im-
portant committee of the Congress on Merchant Marine and Fish-
eries, died while in the performance of his duties in Washington
on February 16, 1950; and

Whereas, in his death the Commonwealth of Virginia and the
Nation suffered the loss of an outstanding public figure who had
long, ably and faithfully served his native State, his party, and
his community, and whose loss will long be felt in this Common-
wealth and throughout the country; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of Virginia, the House of Delegates
concurring, That the members of the General Assembly do hereby
express their regret and sorrow at the death of Schuyler Otis
Bland, and extend to his family their deepest sympathy; and be it
further

Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a suitably
prepared copy of this resolution to the family of the late Schuyler
Otis Bland.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20

Requesting the Governor to provide for the improvement of the
entrance to the Capitol grounds

Agreed to by Senate, February 21, 1950
Agreed to by House, March 8, 1950

Whereas, the entrance for vehicles to the Capitol of Virginia
is extremely dangerous and inconvenient both to those entering the
grounds and those passing by the entrance; and

Whereas, the improvement of this situation is believed to be
a joint responsibility of the Commonwealth and of the City of
Richmond; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of Virginia, the House of Delegates
concurring, that the Governor igs authorized and requested to
enter into such arrangements with the proper authorities of the
City of Richmond for the correction and improvement of the en-
trance to the Capitol grounds, the State’s portion of such expense
to be borne from funds provided for improvements to State owned
buildings and equipment. And resolved further that the entrance

be corrected as soon as may be in order to eliminate a hazard to
life and property.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22

Giving legislative approval to that certain Compact entered into by
the Commonwealth of Virgtnia and other Southern States by
and through their respective Governors on February 8, 1948,
as amended, relative to the development and maintenance of
regional educational services and schools in the Southern
States in the professional, technological, scientific, literary and
other fields, so as to provide greater educational advantages
and facilities for the citizens in the several States who reside
in such region, to declare that, if and when the Constitution
of Virginia is so amended as to remove any constitutiona:
limitations now existing which prohibit full participation by
the Commonwealth of Virginia in the program of development
and maintenance of regional educational services and schools
for such region as provided in satd Compact, the Common-
wealth of Virginia shall be a party to said Compact, as
amended, and the agreements, covenants and obligations there.
in contained shall be binding upon the Commonwealth of
Virginia.

Agreed to by Senate, March 2, 1950
Agreed to by House, March 10, 1950

Whereas, on the 8th day of February, Nineteen Hundred and
Forty-eight, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the States of
Florida, Maryland, Georgia, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi.
Tennessee, Arkansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Okla-
homa and West Virginia, through and by their respective Gover-
nors, entered into a written Compact relative to the development
and maintenance of regional educational services and schools in the
Southern States in the professional, technological, scientific, liter-
ary, and other fields, so as to provide greater educational advant-

ages and facilities for the citizens of the several States who reside
within such region; and ,

Whereas, the said Compact has been amended in certain re-
spects, a copy of which Compact as amended is as follows:

THe REGIONAL COMPACT
(As amended)

Whereas, the States who are parties hereto have during the
past several years conducted careful investigation looking toward
the establishment and maintenance of jointly owned and operated
regional educational institutions in the Southern States in the pro-
fessional, technological, scientific, literary and other fields, so as
to provide greater educational advantages and facilities for the
citizens of the several States who reside within such region; and

Whereas, Meharry Medical College of Nashville, Tennessee has
proposed that its lands, buildings, equipment, and the net income
from its endowment be turned over to the Southern States, or to
an agency acting in their behalf, to be operated as a regional insti-
tution for medical, dental and nursing education upon terms and
conditions to be hereafter agreed upon between the Southern States
and Meharry Medical College, which proposal, because of the pres-
ent financial condition of the institution, has been approved by the
said States who are parties hereto; and

Whereas, the said States desire to enter into a compact with
each other providing for the planning and establishment of regional
educational facilities ;

Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual agreements,
covenants and obligations assumed by the respective States who
are parties hereto (hereinafter referred to as “States”), the said
several States do hereby form a geographical district or region con-
sisting of the areas lying within the boundaries of the contracting
States which, for the purposes of this compact, shall constitute an
area for regional education supported by public funds derived from
taxation by the constituent States and derived from other sources
for the establishment, acquisition, operation and maintenance of
regional educational schools and institutions for the benefit of citi.
zens of the respective States residing within the region so estab.
lished as may be determined from time to time in accordance with
the terms and provisions of this compact.

The States do further hereby establish and create a joint agency
which shall be known as the Board of Control for Southern Re
gional Education (hereinafter referred to as the ‘“Board”), the
members of which Board shall consist of the Governor of eact
State, ex officio, and three additional citizens of each State to be
appointed by the Governor thereof, at least one of whom shall be
selected from the field of education. The Governor shall continu
as a member of the Board during his tenure of office as Governor
of the State, but the members of the Board appointed by the Gov-
ernor shall hold office for a period of four years except that in the
original appointments one Board member so appointed by the
Governor shall be designated at the time of his appointment to
serve an initial term of two years, one Board member to serve an
initial term of three years, and the remaining Board member to
serve the full term of four years, but thereafter the successor of
each appointed Board member shall serve the full term of four
years. Vacancies on the Board caused by death, resignation, refusal
or inability to serve, shall be filled by appointment by the Governor
for the unexpired portion of the term. The officers of the Board
shall be a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman, a Secretary, a Treasurer,
and such additional officers as may be created by the Board from
time to time. The Board shall meet annually and officers shall be
elected to hold office until the next annual meeting. The Board
shall have the right to formulate and establish by-laws not incon-
sistent with the provisions of this compact to govern its own
actions in the performance of the duties delegated to it including
the right to create and appoint an Executive Committee and a
Finance Committee with such powers and authority as the Board
may delegate to them from time to time. The Board may, within
its discretion, elect as its Chairman a person who is not a member
of the Board, provided such person resides within a signatory
State, and upon such election such person shall become a member
of the Board with all the rights and privileges of such membership.

It shall be the duty of the Board to submit plans and recom-
mendations to the States from time to time for their approval and
adoption by appropriate legislative action for the development,
establishment, acquisition, operation and maintenance of educa-
tional schools and institutions within the geographical limits of
the regional area of the States, of such character and type and
for such educational purposes, professional, technological, scientific,
literary, or otherwise, as they may deem and determine to be
proper, necessary or advisable. Title to all such educational insti-
tutions when so established by appropriate legislative actions of
the States and to all properties and facilities used in connection
therewith shall be vested in said Board as the agency of and for
the use and benefit of the said States and the citizens thereof.
and all such educational institutions shall be operated, maintained
and financed in the manner herein set out, subject to any provisions
or limitations which may be contained in the legislative acts of
the States authorizing the creation, establishment and operation
of such educational institutions.

In addition to the power and authority heretofore granted, the
Board shall have the power to enter into such agreements or
arrangements with any of the States and with educational institu-
tions or agencies, a8 may be required in the judgment of the Board,
to provide adequate services and facilities for the graduate, pro-
fessional, and technical education for the benefit of the citizens
of the respective States residing within the region, and such addi-
tional and general power and authority as may be vested in the
Board from time to time by legislative enactment of the said
States.

Any two or more States who are parties of this compact shall
have the right to enter into supplemental agreements providing for
the establishment, financing and operation of regional educational
institutions for the benefit of citizens residing within an area which
constitutes a portion of the general region herein created, such in-
stitutions to be financed exclusively by such States and to be con-
trolled exclusively by the members of the Board representing such
States provided such agreement is submitted to and approved by
the Board prior to the establishment of such institutions.

Each State agrees that, when authorized by the legislature, it
will from time to time make available and pay over to said Board
such funds as may be required for the establishment, acquisition,
operation and maintenance of such regional educational institu-
tions as may be authorized by the States under the terms of this
compact, the contribution of each State at all times to be in the
proportion that its population bears to the total combined popula.
tion of the States who are parties hereto as shown from time to
time by the most recent official published report of the Bureau of
the Census of the United States of America; or upon such other
basis as may be agreed upon.

This compact shall not take effect or be binding upon any
State unless and until it shall be approved by proper legislative
action of as many as six or more of the States whose governors
have subscribed hereto within a period of eighteen months from
the date hereof. When and if six or more States shall have given
legislative approval to this compact within said eighteen months
period, it shall be and become binding upon such six or more States
60 days after the date of legislative approval by the sixth State
and the governors of such six or more States shall forthwith name
the members of the Board from their States as hereinabove set out,
and the Board shall then meet on call of the governor of any State
approving this compact, at which time the Board shall elect officers,
adopt by-laws, appoint committees and otherwise fully organize.
Other States whose names are subscribed hereto shall thereafter
become parties hereto upon approval of this compact by legislative
action within two years from the date hereof, upon such conditions
as may be agreed upon at the time. Provided, however, that with
respect to any State whose constitution may require amendment
in order to permit legislative approval of the compact, such State
or States shall become parties hereto upon approval of this com-

pact by legislative action within seven years from the date hereof,
upon such conditions as may be agreed upon at the time.

After becoming effective this compact shall thereafter continue
without limitation of time; provided, however, that it may be
terminated at any time by unanimous action of the States and
provided further that any State may withdraw from this compact
if such withdrawal is approved by its legislature, such withdrawal
to become effective two years after written notice thereof to the
Board accompanied by a certified copy of the requisite legislative
action, but such withdrawal shall not relieve the withdrawing
State from its obligations hereunder accruing up to the effective
date of such withdrawal. Any State so withdrawing shall spso
facto cease to have any claim to or ownership of any of the prop
erty held or vested in the Board or to any of the funds of the
Board held under the terms of this compact.

If any State shall at any time become in default in the per-
formance of any of its obligations assumed herein or with respect
to any obligation imposed upon said State as authorized by and
in compliance with the terms and provisions of this compact, all
rights, privileges and benefits of such defaulting State, its members
on the Board and its citizens shall ipso facto be and become sus-
pended from and after the date of such default. Unless such de
fault shall be remedied and made good within a period of one year
immediately following the date of such default this compact may
be terminated with respect to such defaulting State by an affirma-
tive vote of three-fourths of the members of the Board (exclusive
of the members representing the State in default), from and after
which time such State shall cease to be a party to this compact and
shall have no further claim to or ownership of any of the property
held by or vested in the Board or to any of the funds of the Board
held under the terms of this compact, but such termination shall
in no manner release such defaulting State from any accrued olili-
gation or otherwise affect this compact or the rights, duties, privi-
leges or obligations of the remaining States thereunder.

In-witness whereof this compact has been approved and signed
by governors of the several States, subject to the approval of their
respective legislatures in the manner hereinabove set out, as of the
Sth day of February, 1948.

STATE OF FLORIDA

By Millard F. Caldwell, Governor
STATE OF MARYLAND

By Wh. Preston Lane, Jr., Governor
STATE OF GEORGIA

By M. E. Thompson, Governor
STATE OF LOUISIANA

By J. H. Davis, Governor
STATE OF ALABAMA
By James E. Folsom, Governor
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
By F. L. Wright, Governor
STATE OF TENNESSEE
By Jim McCord, Governor
STATE OF ARKANSAS
By Ben Laney, Governor
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
By Wm. M. Tuck, Governor
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
By R. Gregg Cherry, Governor
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
By J. Strom Thurmond, Governor
STATE OF TEXAS
By Beauford H. Jester, Governor
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
By Roy J. Turner, Governor
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA
By Clarence W. Meadows, Governor
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Senate, the House of
Delegates concurring,
1. That the said Compact be and the same is hereby approved
and that, if and when the Constitution of Virginia is so amended
as to remove any constitutional limitations now existing which
prohibit full participation by the Commonwealth of Virginia in the
program of development and maintenance of regional educational
services and schools by the participating Southern States as pro-
vided in said Compact, the Commonwealth of Virginia shall be a
party to said Compact, as amended, and the agreements, covenants
and obligations therein contained shall be binding upon the Com-
monwealth of Virginia.
2. That upon the approval of the Compact by the requisite num-
ber of States the Governor sign an engrossed copy of the Compact
and sufficient copies be provided so that every State approving the
Compact shall have an engrossed copy.
3. This Resolution shall take effect upon its approval by the
Governor.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 23
Directing the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council to study and
report upon methods of handling certain claims

Agreed to by Senate, February, 24, 1950
Agreed to by House, March 8, 1950
Whereas, at each session of the General Assembly a number
of claims are presented to it in cases in which the claimant has

no remedy at law and, in the rush of the session, full considera-
tion of these matters is well nigh precluded; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring,
that the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council is directed to make
a study and report as to methods which might be employed to
handle claims against the State in which the claimant has no
remedy at law. The Council shall especially consider whether such
claims might be processed prior to a session of the General Assem-
bly and presented to the General Assembly with the report and
recommendations of the reviewing body. In making its study, the
Council shall, in so far as practicable, seek to avoid the creation
of any new agency of the State. The Council shall complete its
study and make its report to the Governor and General Assembly
not later than October 15, 1951, and shall set forth in its report
such legislation as it deems appropriate to accomplish its recom-
mendations.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25

Creating a commission to place a suitable plaque in Williamsburg
in recognition of the Reverend Doctor William Archer Ruther.
foord Goodwin.

Agreed to by Senate, March 2, 1950
Agreed to by House, March 8, 1950

Whereas, the restoration of the city of Williamsburg, through
the munificence of the Rockefeller family, has been of outstanding
importance to this State, the United States and the world, and the
importance of this undertaking is indicated by an extract from a
volume concerned with the restoration, which extract follows:

The history of the City of Williamsburg extends into four
centuries; its principal historical interest is concentrated in the
eighteenth century, at which time the city was the capital and
metropolis of the Virginia colony.

During this period the public buildings which were erected to
serve the purposes of government were considered the finest in the
colonies, and were indicative of the prominence which the city en-
joyed as a governmental center. The residences and other privately
owned buildings were not so imposing, yet they were equally signi-
ficant and indicative of the nature of the city as a place of resi-
dence. |

The resident population of Williamsburg in the eighteenth
century was composed chiefly of merchants, tradesmen, craftsmen,
mechanics and the like, who lived peacefully for the most part and
who profited principally when the wealthy planters and public

figures gathered in Williamsburg for the meetings of the Assembly
and the Courts at “Public Times”.

A few gentlemen resided regularly in Williamsburg, and the
plantations of certain others bordered the outskirts of the city.
Some of the wealthier planters from more remote sections main-
tained modest residences in the city for their use at “Public Times”
and when personal affairs required their presence there.

Through the restoration of many buildings which had survived,
and the reconstruction of others which had disappeared, the Wil-
liamsburg Restoration has sought to recreate this large and varied
scene.

Whereas, the individual responsible for initiating the restora-
tion was the Reverend Doctor William Archer Rutherfoord Good-
win, without whom, according to John D. Rockefeller, Jr., “There
would have been no restoration’, and despite this fact this State
has not recognized the contributions made by the Reverend Doctor
William Archer Rutherfoord Goodwin; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring,
that a commission be, and hereby is, created to prepare a suitable
memorial to be placed in the city of Williamsburg as a token of
recognition by this Commonwealth of the unique services rendered
by the Reverend Doctor William Archer Rutherfoord Goodwin. The
commission shall be composed of nine members appointed by the
Governor of this State. The commission is directed to prepare the
memorial herein authorized and have the same placed in the city
of Williamsburg in the year nineteen hundred fifty-one, this being
the twenty-fifth anniversary of the restoration of Colonial Wil-
liamsburg.

From funds provided by law, the expenses of preparing and
placing the memorial and the expenses of the members of the com-
mission shall be paid, but the members of the commission shall re-
ceive no compensation for their services.

No later than November 15, 1951, the commission shall make
a report to the Governor and General Assembly setting forth its
actions under this resolution.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 26

Creating a commission to study the establishment of a foundation
program in education.
Agreed to by the Senate and the House, March 11, 1950
Whereas, the General Assembly should if possible define more
clearly the responsibility of the State to finance public education;
and

Whereas, the distribution of State school funds largely on the
basis of average daily attendance, as at present may result in
inequities in so far as educational opportunities offered in the
various political subdivisions; and

Whereas, it seems that the State in cooperation with the
localities should define a foundation program for education in the
public free schools in terms of the services the people of the State
consider essential for the children; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring.
that a commission be, and it hereby is, created to study and re-
port upon the establishment of a foundation program containing
the fundamental courses which are basic to education to be
financed by the State, in cooperation with the localities, and the
costs thereof including the distribution of school funds generally.

The commission shall consist of nine members of whom three
shall be appointed by the Governor of whom one shall be from the
State Board of Education and two shall be Professional Educators
in the Public School Svstem of Virginia, one shall be appointed
by the President of the Senate from the membership of the Senate.
and three shall be appointed from the House of Delegates by the
Speaker thereof; the President of the Senate and Speaker of the
House of Delegates shall, ex officio, be members of the commission.
The commission shall advise and work with the State Board of
Education in order to devise a foundation program in the funda-
mentals of education to be financed by the State and _ localities
jointly. The commission shall complete its study and make its
report to the Governor and General Assembly not later than
November one, nineteen hundred fifty-one. The members of the
commission shall receive no compensation for their services but
shall be paid their necessary expenses incurred in the performance
of their duties, for which there is hereby appropriated from the
contingent fund of the General Assembly the sum of fifteen hun-
dred dollars.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 28

Commending the State Highway Commission for its action tn
designating a certain bridge as the Huguenot Memorial Bridge.

Agreed to by Senate, February 24, 1950
Agreed to by House, March 8, 1950

Whereas, in the county of Goochland there stands an historic
marker with this inscription: “In this vicinity, though mainly on
the south side of James River, Huguenot refugees from France
settled, 1699-1701 and later. These industrious settlers left an
enduring mark on the community. Manakin is a corruption of the

name of the Monacan Indian tribe, which once occupied this
region”; and

Whereas, the Virginia Highway Department has seen fit to
recognize the importance and significance of this Huguenot settle-
ment by naming the bridge at Westham, which is near the site of
the Huguenot settlement, and which connects the north side with
the south side of the James River, the Huguenot Memorial Bridge;
now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring,
That the Highway Commission is commended for its action in
designating this bridge as the Huguenot Memorial Bridge.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 31

Naming Ruby Altizer Roberts Poet Laureate of the
Commonteealth of Virginia

Agreed to by Senate, February 24, 1950
Agreed to by House, March 10, 1950

Whereas, Ruby Altizer Roberts of Christiansburg, Virginia,
has attained distinction as a poet by her noteworthy contributions
to literature, among which collections of her poems are “Forever
is Too Long” and “Command the Stars”, and her literary attain-
ments have added honor to her State; and

Whereas, it is fitting and proper that her poetic ability be
recognized by this Commonwealth; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of Virginia, the House of Delegates con-
curring, That Ruby Altizer Roberts of Christiansburg, Virginia, be,
and she hereby is, designated Poet Laureate of the Commonwealth
of Virginia for the year 1950.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 35

futhorizing an official invitation to the Conference of Chief
Justices of the rarious States of the United States to visit
Virginia; and creating a Commission to make all appropriate
arrangements for such visit.

Agreed to by the Senate and House, February 28, 1950

Whereas, the Chief Justices of the Courts of last resort of
he various States of the United States of America are planning
o hold an official “Conference of Chief Justices” in the District
f Columbia at the time of the 1950 meeting of American Bar As-
ociation 5 and

Whereas, the Commonwealth of Virginia would like to be
honored by a visit of said Chief Justices to this historic State,
now, therefore, be it

Resolved, by the Senate of Virginia, the House of Delegates
concurring, that the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Ap-
peals of Virginia, be and he is hereby authorized and requested to
convey to said Chief Justices an official invitation for such visit;
and

Resolved further, that a Commission be, and hereby is, created
to prepare and execute all appropriate arrangements for the visit
and entertainment of said Chief Justices, if said invitation is
accepted. The Commission shall be composed of two members of
the Senate appointed by the President thereof, three members of
the House of Delegates appointed by the Speaker thereof, and one
citizen from the State at large, appointed by the Governor. The
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia, the
Governor of Virginia, the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, and
the Speaker of the House of Delegates of Virginia shall be ex
_ Officio “Honorary Chairmen” of the Commission.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 37

Directing the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council to study laics
relating to land grants

Agreed to by Senate, March 3, 1950
Agreed to by House, March 8, 1950

Whereas, the statutes relating to land warrants, land grants.
caveats and the procedures for the payment of fees in relation to
documents applicable thereto, are in conflict; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring,
that the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council is directed to study
the statutes relating to land grants. The Council shall complete its
study and make its report to the Governor and General Assembly
not later than November 1, 1951, and shall accompany its report
with drafts of such legislation as it deems necessary to effect its
recommendations. )
Resolution requesting the Commission of Tidewater Fisheries of
Maryland and the Commission of Fisheries of Virginia to
make further study for the development of the seafood re-
sources in the waters of Virginia and Maryland.

Agreed to by Senate, March 3, 1950
Agreed to by House, March 10, 1950

Whereas, within recent years there have been a number of at-
tempts by the constituted authorities of both Virginia and Mary-
land to improve the administration of the fish and oyster laws in
the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay areas, and to advance
the cause of conservation in order that the citizens of both States
may profit thereby; and

Whereas, the General Assembly of Virginia and the General
Assembly of Maryland have not to this date been able to agree
as to same; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of Virginia, The House of Delegates
of Virginia concurring, that the Commission of Fisheries of the
State of Virginia and the Commission of Tidewater Fisheries of
the State of Maryland be and they are hereby requested to con-
tinue their efforts to find a mutually satisfactory solution for the
problem of the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay areas; and
be it further

Resolved, that the two Commissions be requested to report any
result of their work and such recommendations as they may agree
upon to the Governor of Virginia not later than December 1, 1951,
to be transmitted by His Excellency, the Governor of Virginia, to
the General Assembly of Virginia at its regular session beginning
January, 1952; and be it further

Resolved, that the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia
be, and she hereby is, directed to send a copy of this joint resolu-
tion under the Great ‘Seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia to the
Commission of Tidewater Fisheries of the State of Maryland.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 44

Expressing the sense of the General Assembly regarding
world federation.

Agreed to by the Senate, March 4, 1950
Agreed to by the House, March 10, 1950

Whereas the General Assembly of Virginia desires to state
its position with regard to United States participation in a world
organization to prevent war, now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring:

1. That the United States should support development of the
United Nations into a federation of nations, of powers limited
but adequate to prevent aggression and to control weapons of mass
destruction, thus bringing law, order and peace to the relationship
among nations.

2. That the United States should not participate, however.
in a centralized world government which would abridge basic free
doms guaranteed the American people by the Constitution of the
United States.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 47
Creating a commission to study the gas and use juel tar statutes

Agreed to by Senate, March 9, 1950
Agreed to by House, March 11, 1950

Whereas, the gas tax act has been established for a number
of years and the use fuel tax act was only enacted in 1940; and

Whereas, many changes have taken place since the enactment
of these statutes; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring.
that a commission be and hereby is, created to make a study and
report upon the gasoline tax act and the use fuel tax act. The
commission shall be composed of eight members appointed as
follows: two members of the Senate appointed by the President
of the Senate, three members of the House of Delegates appointed
by the Speaker thereof, and two members appointed by the Gover.
nor, of whom one shall be a representative of the petroleum in-
dustry and the other a representative of the public. The eighth
member shall be the Commissioner of the Division of Motor Ve
hicles, who shall serve ex officio and have the same powers and
duties as any other member of the commission.

The commission shall consider such changes as may be neces:
sary to equalize the application of the tax and make the same ap
ply uniformly. The commission shall alse consider such other
changes as may be necessary in its opinion.

The commission shall complete its study and make its report
to the Governor and General Assembly not later than November
one, nineteen hundred fifty-one. The members of the commission
Shall not be compensated for their services but shall be paid their
necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
for which and for such secretarial and other assistance as the com-
mission may require, there is hereby appropriated the sum of
fifteen hundred dollars to be paid from the contingent fund of the
yeneral Assembly.