CHAP. 160.—A RESOLUTION to authorize the governor of Vir-
ginia to detach the vessels of the oyster navy of the state to
assist in making a survey of the natural oyster beds of the com-
monwealth.

Approved February 4, 1892.

Whereas it has been determined to make an effort to
have an accurate survey made of the natural oyster-beds
of the commonwealth of Virginia; and whereas the gen-
eral government at Washington has, through the proper
authority, signified in writing its willingness to assist the
authorities of Virginia in perfecting said survey, which
correspondence is filed with the committees of the house
and senate; therefore,

1. Be it resolved by the house of delegates (the senate
concurring), That the governor of Virginia, be, and he is
hereby, authorized to detach the vessels of the oyster navy
of Virginia, or so many of them as in his judgment may
be necessary to assist in perfecting the said survey, the
work to be commenced as early as possible in the spring
of eighteen hundred and ninety-two, and continued to
completion, but to be suspended and recommenced at the
discretion of the governor of this commonwealth.

2. This joint resolution shall be in force from its pas-
sage.