Chap. 403.—An ACT proposing an Amendment to Section 51 of the Constitution
of Virginia. [fH J R 23]
Approved March 20, 1946

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring (a ma-
jority of the members elected to each house agreeing), That the follow-
ing amendment to the Constitution of Virginia be, and the same is here-
by, 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 conformity with the provisions of sec-
tion one hundred ninety-six of the Constitution, namely:

Strike out from the Constitution of Virginia section fifty-one, which
is as follows:

Section 51. Standing committee on special, private and local legis-
lation.—There shall be a joint committee of the General Assembly, con-
sisting of seven members appointed by the House of Delegates, and five
members appointed by the Senate, which shall be a standing committee
on special, private and local legislation. Before reference to a commit-
tee, as provided by section fifty, any special, private, or local bill intro-
duced in either house shall be referred to and considered by such joint
committee and returned to the house in which it originated, with a state-
ment in writing whether the object of the bill can be accomplished under
general law or by court proceedings; whereupon, the bill, with the ac-
companying statement, shall take the course provided by section fifty.
The joint committee may be discharged from the consideration of a bill
by the house in which it originated, in the manner provided in section
fifty for the discharge of other committees.

And insert in lieu thereof the following :

Section 51. (Omitted.)

I, E. GRIFFITH DODSON, Clerk of the House of Delegates of
Virginia, do certify that the session of the General Assembly of the
Commonwealth of Virginia, at which the Acts of Assembly herein print-
ed were enacted, adjourned sine die on March twentieth, nineteen hun-
dred forty-six.

E. GriFFITH Dopson,
Clerk of the House of Delegates
and Keeper of the Rolls of the State.

Note: Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, all Acts
of this session of the General Assembly become effective at the first
moment of June 19, 1946.
Joint Resolutions of the General Assembly
SESSION 1946

Other than those of a purely procedural nature and those proposing
amendments to the Constitution enrolled as Chapters 401, 402, 403.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 3.
Requesting Names of Legislative Agents, Legislative Counsel and Lobbyists.
Agreed to January 9, 1946

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That
the Secretary of the Commonwealth be, and he is hereby, authorized and
directed to furnish, at least once during. each week of the current session
of the General Assembly, the Clerk of the House of Delegates and the
Clerk of the Senate with the names of those persons who have filed or
registered as legislative agents, legislative counsel and lobbyists, or either,
pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 85 of the Acts of the General As-
sembly of 1938; together with the addresses of such persons and the
names and addresses of the person, firms, organizations and corporations
whom they represent or by whom they have been employed.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 5.
Preparation of Bills and Resolutions.
Agreed to January 9, 1946

Whereas, section 579 of the Code of Virginia provides that neither
the director nor any employee of the Statutory Research and Drafting
Bureau shall reveal to any person outside of the bureau the contents or
lature of any request or statement for drafting of bills and resolutions
xcept with the consent of the person signing such request; and a strict
ompliance with this provision results in many unnecessary duplications
f bills and resolutions and needless cost of printing:

Now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate
oncurring, That the members of the General Assembly are requested
then asking for the preparation of bills and resolutions to inform the
ureau that consent is given to disclose to other members of the General
ssembly the fact that a similar bill or resolution’ has been or is being
repared by the bureau to the end that the duplication of bills and reso-
tions may be avoided.
Copy of Ordinance of Constitutional Convention of 1945 to be Lodged with Secre
tary of the Commonwealth.

Agreed to by House, January 9, 1946
Agreed to by Senate, January 10, 1946

Whereas, the Constitutional Convention of Virginia, which con
vened in the Old Hall of the House of Delegates in the Capitol at Rich:
mond, Virginia, on the thirtieth day of April 1945, ordained and pro-
claimed as a revision and amendment of certain portions of the Constitu-
tion of Virginia, a new article designated as Article XVII, which was
ordained May 2, 1945 ; and

Whereas, the ordinance directed the Secretary of the Convention
to enroll the ordinance and certify a copy thereof to the Governor of
Virginia for transmission to the General Assembly at its next session ; and

Whereas, the Governor of Virginia has transmitted to the General
Assembly the copy of the ordinance attached to which is a certificate
dated May 3, 1945, bearing the signatures of the President, the Secretary,
and the Delegates to the said Constitutional Convention; and

Whereas, as provided in said ordinance, a copy thereof, duly certi-
fied, has been received by the Keeper of the Rolls for preservation in the
same manner as Acts of the General Assembly are preserved; and

Whereas, the ordinance provided that copies thereof, certified by the
Secretary of the Commonwealth, shall be received as evidence by the
courts of the Commonwealth, and that the General Assembly may pro
vide other methods of proof of such amendment to the Constitution; now,
therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring,
That the copy of the ordinance and the attached certificate bearing the
signatures of the President, the Secretary, and the Delegates to the said
Constitutional Convention, which has been transmitted to the Gene
Assembly by the Governor of Virginia, be transmitted by the Clerk of
the House of Delegates to and lodged in the Office of the Secretary of
the Commonwealth, so that the Secretary of the Commonwealth may
have in his possession an original copy of Article XVII of the Constitu-
tion for the purposes of supplying certified copies thereof, as provided in
the ordinance. ,

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 10.

Requiring a joint study to be made by the State Departments of Ed ;
Public Welfare relative to the educational and welfare situation and neco> —
certain nonresident children in foster or other care in Virginia, and the respes
tive interests in this regard of the State and localities involved.

Agreed to January 15, 1946

ucation and
t

Resolved by the House of Delegates of Virginia, the Sena ‘gre
curring, That the State Departments of Education and Public Cent
are authorized and directed to make a study, and report to the U*
Assembly by February 15, 1946, as to the number of children attending
the public free schools in this State who are or were at time of placement
non-residents and who have been placed in foster homes or other care in
this State by any out-of-State authority or agency, or by parents or
guardians, other than cases of legal adoption or placement with near
relatives, showing the cost to the State and to the localities affected of
educating such children, and making such recommendations as are
deemed proper to protect the interest of all involved, from the standpoints
of educational and welfare needs of such children and of the interests of
the State and localities, respectively together with such other relevant
matters as it is thought may be helpful in determining what if any legisla-
tion should be enacted in regard to the problems resulting from the place-
ment in Virginia of non-resident children.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 13.

Commending the members of the Virginia delegation in Congress for their efforts
to solve problems relating to labor and industry.

Agreed to by House, January 17, 1946
Agreed to by Senate, January 21, 1946

Whereas, the present struggle between representatives of labor and
industry is seriously hampering the industrial recovery of our country,
and its reconversion to peace-time pursuits ; and

Whereas, existing conditions in the field of employer-employee re-
lations demand sound thinking and courageous action on the part of our
national law-makers if we are to avoid business collapse and widespread
unemployment; Now, Therefore

Be it resolved by the House of Delegates of Virginia, the Senate
concurring, that the General Assembly of Virginia commends Senator
Harry F. Byrd and the other members of the Virginia delegation in
Congress for their intelligent efforts in finding a solution of the present
critical disagreements between labor and industry ; and

Be it further resolved, that the General Assembly expresses its hope
that the members of the Virginia delegation will continue their efforts to
establish cordial relations between industry and labor, and thereby further
reconversion and promote a sound and enduring prosperity for all the
citizens of our great country.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 16.

Creating a commission to study the advisability of establishing a department of
veterinary medicine at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute, or elsewhere.

Agreed to February 1, 1946
Whereas, the livestock and animal industry is one of the most

important activities engaged in by our citizens and is a source of con-
siderable income in the State ; and .
Whereas, the success of this industry is dependent to a substantial
degree upon the availability of competent veterinary services, and there
are no facilities in this State offering training in veterinary medicine;
and

Whereas it would appear that the public would be benefited greatly
by establishing a department of veterinary medicine at the Virginia
Polytechnic Institute ; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, that a
commission be and hereby 1s created to study the advisability of establish-
ing a department of veterinary medicine at Virginia Polytechnic Insti-
tute. The commission shall consist of five members, three to be appoint
ed from the House of Delegates by the Speaker of the House, and two
to be appointed from the Senate by the President of the Senate. It shall
be the duty of the commission to make a thorough and complete study of
the livestock and animal industry in Virginia, the need, if any, for addi-
tional skilled veterinarians, the nearest institutions which offer such
training, the benefits to be derived from establishing such a depart-
ment at the Virginia Polytechnic Instituté or elsewhere, and such other
matters as they deem proper. The commission shall report to the Gov-
ernor and General Assembly on or before February fifteenth, nineteen
hundred forty-six. The members of the commission shall not receive
any compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for their
actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties hereunder,
for the payment of which, and for such secretarial and other assistance
as they deem necessary, there is hereby appropriated the sum of one
thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to be paid
from the contingent fund of the General Assembly.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 27.

Creating a Commission to study and report upon matters pertaining to the Home
for Needy Confederate Women.

Agreed to by House, January 29, 1946
Agreed to by Senate, February 7, 1946

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, that
a commission composed of seven members be, and it hereby is, created to
make a study and report upon the Home for Needy Confederate Wom-
en and related matters hereinafter set out. The Commission shall be
composed and appointed as follows: three members of the House of
Delegates appointed by the Speaker of the House; two members of the
Senate appointed by the President of the Senate, and two persons ap-
pointed by the Governor from the State at large. The Commission shall
study and report presenting appropriate recommendations and drafts of
bills by September one, nineteen hundred forty seven, upon (1) the
rights, title and interest of the State in and to the Home for Needy Con-
federate Women; (2) the control, if any, of the State over the institution
and its affairs and the extent to which such control can be exercised;
(3) the requirements for, and conditions of admission as an inmate of
the institution; (4) the purpose for which the institution was estab-
lished and whether or not, and the extent to which, such institution is
or can serve such purposes; (5) whether or -not the State should con-
tinue to support the institution financially or otherwise and, if so, the
extent and terms of further support; (6) whether or not the State can
prescribe rules for admission to, and administration of, the institution
and, if so, reasonable rules in these matters; and (7) any and all other
matters deemed desirable, necessary or appropriate to the end that a
fair and equitable adjustment of all interests involved can be obtained.
The report shall be made to the Governor and General Assembly.

The Commission may call upon any and all State agencies and of-
ficers for assistance and information needed in the discharge of its du-
ties. The members of the Commission shall receive no compensation for
their services but shall be paid their actual and necessary expenses in-
curred in the performance of their duties hereunder for which, and for
such secretarial or other assistance deemed necessary, there is appropri-
ated the sum of one thousand dollars to be paid from the contingent fund
of the General Assembly.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 29.

Declaring the sense of the General Assembly as to the location of the termini of
certain bridges.

Agreed to by House, February 13, 1946
Agreed to by Senate, February 18, 1946

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, that
the General Assembly hereby declares its sense to be that any bridge
nereafter erected or constructed over the York River shall have one end
of such bridge located within one-half mile of Yorktown on one side of
such river and the other end located within one-half mile of Gloucester
Point on the other side of such river.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 30.
equesting Lady Astor to address the General Assembly of Virginia.

Agreed to by Senate, February 1, 1946
Agreed to by House, February 4, 1946

Whereas, Lady Nancy Langhorne Astor, one of Virginia’s favorite
zughters, is now in this Country, visiting relatives at “Mirador”, her old
»me in Albemarle County near Charlottesville; and

Whereas, Lady Astor has brought great honor to her native State
.d to the Nation by her outstanding service in the Parliament of Eng-
ind, and by her fearless advocacy of democracy and those inherent
rhts held dear by all of us; and
* ‘Whereas, this General Assembly would feel highly honored by the
esence of Lady Astor and to have her address it upon such subject
she may deem appropriate ; Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, that the
General Assembly of Virginia hereby invites Lady Nancy Astor to ap-
pear before and address the General Assembly at such. time as suits her
convenience ; and

Be it further Resolved that a suitably prepared copy of this reso-
lution be sent to Lady Astor by the Clerk of the House of Delegates.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 35.

Recommending that certain State institutions be provided with operating staffs
composed of members of the Negro race.

Agreed to March 9, 1946

Whereas, the Piedmont Sanatorium at Burkeville is organized and
operated for the care and treatment of members of the colored race, and
for that reason should as early as practicable, be placed under the ad-
ministration and control of Negroes; now, therefore,

Be it Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring,
That it is the sense of the General Assembly of Virginia that the State
Board of Health should proceed as conditions permit to provide the
Piedmont Sanatorium with an operating staff composed entirely of
members of the Negro race.

Be it further Resolved that the time and means of effectuating this
policy are left within the discretion of said board.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 36.
Services of the men and women of Virginia during World War II.

Agreed to by House, February 13, 1946
Agreed to by Senate, March 6, 1946

Resolved by the House of Delegates of Virginia, the Senate concur-
ring, That the General Assembly commends the men and women of
Virginia for their loyal services during World War II, which con-
tributed so magnificently to the victory won by the United States of
America and her allies; and

Further resolved, That deepest sympathy is extended to those
citizens whose loved ones made the supreme sacrifice; and

Further resolved, That recognition is made of the valor and courage
of all the sons and daughters of the Commonwealth who offered their
lives for the benefit of all mankind.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 38.

Declaring the sense of the General Assembly as to the expenditure of highway
. funds allocated to the secondary system of highways. ,

, Agreed to by House, February 27, 1946
Agreed to by Senate, March 7, 1946

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, that
the State Department of Highways shall, to the extent possible within
the limit of funds allocated to the Secondary System of highways, ex-
pedite the improvement of those roads within said System which are not
travelable during all seasons of the year and, further that in such im-
provement preference be given to those roads serving as school bus
routes and rural free delivery mail routes.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 39.

Expressing appreciation of the General Assembly to the officers and employees of
the Commonwealth and its political subdivision. ;

Agreed to February 14, 1946

Be it resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring,
that this General Assembly express its appreciation to the officers and
employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia and its political subdivisions
for their loyal, faithful and unselfish services and steadfast devotion to
duty during the trying years from which we have just emerged.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 43.
Creating a commission to study methods of re-stocking wildlife and fish.

Agreed to by House, February 28, 1946
Agreed to by Senate, March 7, 1946

Whereas, the scarcity of upland game and birds, and of game fish,
as resulted in widespread concern among the sportsmen of this Com-
nonwealth, and .

Whereas, it is apparent that a sound and well balanced program
f propagation and restocking of such game and fish 1s essential if the
ime-honored sports of hunting and fishing are to be preserved; Now,
“*herefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, that a
“ommission of eight members is hereby created to make a thorough in-
estigation and study of the game and fish laws of the State, and the
1ost effective and commonly practiced methods of propagating and re-
ocking upland game birds and animals and game fish. The Speaker
‘ the House of Delegates shall appoint three members of the House to
seve on the Commission, the President of the Senate shall appoint two
embers of the Senate to serve on the Commission, and the Governor
1all appoint three citizens of the State to serve on the Commission. The
Commission shall complete its study and make its report to the Gover-
nor and General Assembly, setting forth therein the findings at which tt
has arrived and such recommendations as it deems proper, on or before
November one, nineteen hundred forty-seven.

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
or other. assistance as the commission deems necessary, there is hereby
appropriated the sum of nine hundred dollars to be paid from the con-
tingent fund of the General Assembly.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 46.

To continue the “Commission on Veterans’ Affairs” created pursuant to House
Joint Resolution No. 14 of the General Assembly of 1945, to define the duties
of said Commission; and to appropriate funds for the per diem and expenses
thereof; and to declare an emergency.

Agreed to by Senate, March 5, 1946
Agreed to by House, March 6, 1946

Whereas, pursuant to House Joint Resolution No. 14 of the Gen-
eral Assembly of 1945 a “Commission on Veterans’ Affairs” was cre-
ated consisting of three members of the House of Delegates appointed
by the Speaker of the House, two members of the Senate appointed by
the President of the Senate, and two citizens appointed by the Governor;
which Commission has already rendered valuable service by its investi-
gations and recommendations concerning appropriate legislation for the
benefit of Virginia War Veterans and their dependents ; and

Whereas, it is desirable that the work of said Commission be con-
tinued.

Now, Therefore Be it Resolved by the House of Delegates, the
Senate concurring, as follows :—

(1) The Commission on Veterans’ Affairs, created as aforesaid,
is hereby continued. Any vacancies that may occur therein shall be
filled in the same manner as original appointments were made; and

(2) Said Commission is authorized and directed to continue its
studies and to make recommendations from time to time to the Governor
of Virginia and the Attorney General of Virginia, and to the General
Assembly of Virginia, as to appropriate legislation for the benefit of
War Veterans of Virginia and their dependents and as to the administra-
tion of laws heretofore or hereafter enacted for their benefit; and

(3) The members of said Commission shall receive no salary
as such, but shall be entitled to a per diem of ten dollars per day and their
necessary traveling and other expenses for each day while necessarily
engaged in the performance of their duties on said Commission; and

(4) To provide for the payment of said per diem and expenses,
there is hereby appropriated out of the contingent fund of the General
Assembly a sum sufficient not to exceed the sum of three thousand dol-
lars; and
(5) An emergency existing, this Resolution shall be in force from
the date of its passage.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 47.

Directing the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council to make a study and report on
existing statutes and regulations governing certain establishments serving the

tourist trade.
Agreed to by House, February 28, 1946
Agreed to by Senate, March 6, 1946

Whereas, with the resumption of peace-time travel thousands of
tourists will visit the State of Virginia, attracted by the natural beauty of
her country, and by the many places of historical interest within her
borders; and

Whereas, it is highly important that these visitors find accommo-
dations here which will be a credit to our State, and which will induce
them to return; and

Whereas, many establishments serving the tourist trade are un-
sanitary, unattractive, and in some instances actually unfit for use, due in
part to inadequate sanitation laws and regulations for their control,
which laws and regulations are outmoded and in need of revision, now
therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Delegates of Virginia, the Senate
concurring, That the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council is directed
to make a thorough study and report on the existing laws and regula-
tions governing the sanitation of hotels, tourist camps, restaurants, filling
stations and other similar establishments catering to our transient visi-
tors, to the end that more effective inspection, regulation and control
may be obtained by appropriate legislation ; and

Be it further resolved, That the Council report its findings and
recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly, on or be-
fore September one, nineteen hundred forty-seven, together with ap-
»ropriate legislation to carry its recommendations into effect.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 49.

>roviding for a commission to make a study and report on possible changes in the
Organization of the government of the State, its departments, institutions and
agencies.

Agreed to by House, February 20, 1946
Agreed to by Senate, February 22, 1946

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That
commission to be known as the Commission on Reorganization of State
-overnment is hereby created, to be composed of the Governor and such
umber of outstanding citizens and business and professional men as the
‘overnor may associate with himself thereon. Members of the Commis-
on shall serve without compensation, but shall be paid their actual ex-
-nses incurred in the performance of their duties hereunder.
The Commission shall make a thorough study of the organization
of the government of the Commonwealth, its departments, divisions, in-
stitutions and agencies, giving particular attention to possible change:
intended to simplify and make more efficient the governmental function:
of the State. In its study the Commission may call upon any officer o1
agency of the Commonwealth for information and assistance, and may
employ such technical, secretarial and other personnel as it may deer
necessary in its work. It shall make a report of its findings, and it:
recommendations for such consolidations and reorganization as it con:
siders necessary, to the General Assembly not later than September one
nineteen hundred forty-seven. The expenses of the Commission shall be
paid out of funds appropriated for its use by the General Assembly o
nineteen hundred forty-six.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 50.
Requesting certain information of the Comptroller.
Agreed to February 20, 1946

Whereas, the total of actual and estimated receipts for road fund
for the fiscal years 1943 through 1948 is shown by the current and pre
ceding budgets at $204,400,000, and

Whereas, the estimated receipts for the fiscal years 1947-1948 un
der the current gas tax and license fee rates amount to $65,700,000, an

Whereas, it has been represented that much of the receipts for th
years 1943 through 1946, amounting to $138,700,000 has not been spen
due to lack of materials and labor, and ,

Whereas, in order to pass upon the proposed increase in gas taxe
and certain license fees and decreases in certain license fees in an intelli
gent manner accurate information is needed as to the actual expenditure
of such funds; Now, Therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, Tha
the Comptroller is hereby directed to furnish the following informatior
to the General Assembly by February 25th:

(1) The gross receipts available for construction and maintenanc
of highways and secondary roads during the years 1943 through De
cember 1945;

(2) The amounts which have actually been spent from thes
funds for construction and maintenance of all roads during such period

(3) The amounts which are included in contracts for constructior
and maintenance of all roads during such period ;

(4) The gross amount which is unexpended and therefore avail
able for the construction and maintenance of all roads;

(5) The amount, over and above salaries and wages, availabl
for construction and maintenance of all roads on the basis of the figure:
shown in the 1946-1948 budget estimates :

(6) Any other explanatory or additional matter pertinent to the
foregoing.
Creating a commission to continue study of the livestock and animal industry of
Virginia and the advisability of establishing or participating in the establish-
ment of a school of veterinary medicine.

Agreed to by Senate, March 5, 1946
Agreed to by House, March 6, 1946

Whereas, by House Joint Resolution No. 16 a commission was
created and charged with making a thorough and complete study of the
livestock and animal industry in Virginia, the need, if any, for additional
skilled veterinarians, the nearest institutions which offer veterinary train-
ing, the benefits to be derived from establishing such a department at the
Virginia Polytechnic Institute, and such other matters as they deem
proper ; and

Whereas, the commission so created in its report has indicated a need
for additional investigation as to the livestock and animal industry of
Virginia, the shortage of veterinarians in the State, difficulties confront-
ing persons desiring to secure training in this field, and the practicabil-
ity, and relative costs of methods of supplying such training; Now,
Therefore,

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That
a commission is hereby created to study the animal industry of Virginia,
with particular reference to the need for additional veterinarians in this
State, the difficulties confronting persons who desire to secure training
in veterinary medicine, the desirability and feasibility of establishing a
school of veterinary medicine at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute or
elsewhere in this State, or of either providing for the attendance by Vir-
yinia students at such schools maintained in other states or the joint
establishment and operation, by Virginia and one or more other states,
of a school of veterinary medicine. The commission shall be composed
of seven members, three to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of
Yelegates from the membership of the House, two to be appointed by
he President of the Senate from the membership of the Senate, and two
o be appointed by the Governor. The members of the commission shall
eceive a per diem of ten dollars for each day or part thereof spent, and
hall be reimbursed their actual expenses incurred, 1n the performance
f their duties hereunder, for the payment of which, and for such secre-
arial and other assistance as may be necessary, there is hereby appropri-
ted a sum sufficient not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), to be
aid from the contingent fund of the General Assembly ; and

Resolved further, That the commission herein created is authorized
4d empowered to confer with education and other authorities of such
eighboring states as it deems advisable, with a view of determining the
asibility and desirability of the establishment and maintenance by Vir-
nia and such neighboring state or states of a school of veterinary medi-
ne, or of establishing conditions for the attendance of students resident

Virginia at such school maintained by such other state or states.
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 57.

Directing the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council to study and report upon the
advisability of extending to teachers in the public free schools certain privileges
now afforded to State employees.

Agreed to by House, March 2, 1946
Agreed to by Senate, March 4, 1946

Whereas, State employees are given certain privileges in regard to
sick leave without loss of pay, and

Whereas, teachers in the public free schools are required to employ
and pay substitutes for the days which such teachers are forced to be
absent from school by illness ; Now, Therefore,

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That
the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council is hereby directed to make a
study and report by October one, nineteen hundred forty-seven, to the
Governor and General Assembly, upon the advisability and feasibility of
extending to teachers in the public free schools the same privileges in
regard to sick leave as are extended to State employees.

The Council shall make a thorough and complete study of this mat-
ter and consider the practices of other states. In its report the Council
shall make such recommendations and accompany same with such drafts
of legislation as it deems proper in the light of its findings.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 59.

Expressing appreciation of the General Assembly to the Clerk of the House of
Delegates for his services.

Agreed to by House, March 4, 1946
Agreed to by Senate, March 9, 1946

Whereas, Honorable E. Griffith Dodson, Clerk of the House of
Delegates and Keeper of the Rolls of the State, has been of the greatest
assistance, over and beyond the calls of his office, to the General As-
sembly of Virginia, with particular reference to his weekly Cumulative
Index of all bills and joint resolutions offered and progress of same, and

Whereas, it is fitting that he be acquainted with the gratitude of the
General Assembly ; Now, Therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring,
That the General Assembly of Virginia hereby acknowledges to E. Grif-
fith Dodson, Clerk of the House of Delegates, its sincere appreciation
for the devoted and excellent manner in which he has discharged the
duties of his office.
Directing the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council to make a study and report
on minimum rates of compensation of employees of the State, its departments
and agencies, and maximum hours of employment.

Agreed to by House, March 5, 1946
Agreed to by Senate, March 6, 1946

Whereas, there is considerable discussion as to the policy which
Virginia should follow with reference to the wages and salaries of its
employees and the hours of their employment; Now, Therefore,

Be it Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring,
That the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council make a thorough investi-
gation and study of the rates of compensation and hours of work of the
employees of the State, its departments and agencies, and make recom-
mendations as to whether the State of Virginia should by law provide
for (1) a minimum wage on an hourly, weekly or monthly basis for its
employees and the rate thereof; and (2) maximum hours of work with
overtime for extra work and, if so, the overtime rates.

The Council shall submit to the Governor and the General Assem-
bly at least sixty days prior to the next regular session a report of its
findings and recommendations, together with any proposed legislation
necessary to carry such recommendations into effect.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 62.

Expressing the appreciation of the General Assembly to the press for its presenta-
tion of the proceedings at this session. .

Agreed to by House, March 5, 1946
Agreed to by Senate, March 6, 1946

Whereas, a fair and complete presentation of the many proposals
for legislation and the proceedings in the General Assembly 1s the only
method by which the general public can be kept fully advised of matters
which vitally affect the interest of the many members thereof, and,

Whereas, the representatives of the press and the press have thor-
oughly and impartially presented the news concerning suggested legisla-
tion and the proceedings in the two houses of the General Assembly so
that anyone interested might be fully advised thereof; Now, Therefore,
be it

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, that the
General Assembly hereby expresses its appreciation to the members of
the press and the press for their thorough and unbiased presentation of
the proceedings at this session of the General Assembly.
To direct the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council to study and report to the
General Assembly the necessary changes in the insurance laws of this State
in order to bring them into conformity with the decision of the United States
Supreme Court in the Southeastern Underwriters Association case and with
Public Law 15 enacted by the Congress in 1945.

Agreed to March 9, 1946

Be it resolved by the House of Delegates of Virginia, the Senate
concurring, as follows: — :

The Virginia Advisory Legislative Council is hereby authorized
and directed to make a thorough study of any changes necessary in the
laws of this State in conformity with the decision of the Supreme Court
of the United States in the Southeastern Underwriters Association case,
and with the Act of Congress, enacted in nineteen hundred forty-five,
known as Public Law 15.

The Council shall submit to the Governor and the General Assem-
bly, at least sixty days prior to the next regular session of the General
Assembly, a report of its findings and recommendations, together with
suggested legislation necessary to carry such recommendations into ef-
fect.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 64.
Colors of Great Seal of the Commonwealth, and for centre of State flag.

Agreed to by House, March 6, 1946
Agreed to by Senate, March 9, 1946

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That
the Virginia Art Commission with the approval of the Governor, 1s au-
thorized and directed to define the colors or shades of colors and their
positions on the obverse side of the Great Seal of the Commonwealth,
known as the coat-of-arms of the State, for use on the State flag, and
if the colors or shades of colors for the seal previously approved by the
Commission are not easily definable for copy by flag makers, to approve
such colors or shades of colors and their respective positions as will be

easily definable ;

‘That the Commission also define the colors or shades of colors and
their positions for color display of the reverse side of the Great Seal ot
the Commonwealth ;

Provided, however, that the seal shall have a white background and
conform to the requirements of Chapter 356, Acts of Assembly, 1930,
describing the flag of the Commonwealth.
Creating a committee to make a study and report on the present system of assess-
ment for taxation of property of all public service corporations.

Agreed to March 9, 1946

Be it resolved by the House of Delegates of Virginia, the Senate of
Virginia concurring:

That there is hereby created a committee, to be known as the Public
Service Tax Study Committee, the membership of which shall be con-
stituted as follows: One member thereof to be appointed by the Presi-
dent of the Senate from the membership of the Senate, two members by
the Speaker of the House of Delegates from the membership of that body,
with the Attorney General and the State Tax Commissioner as ex-officio
members, and not more than six additional members including the chair-
man to be appointed by the Governor.

It shall be the duty of the said committee to examine into, study and
report to the Governor not later than November 15, 1947, its conclusions
and recommendations with respect to the following matters:

1. The present system of assessment for taxation of the proper-
ties of all public service corporations, including railroads.

2. Whether the existing system of taxation of railroad companies
upon the basis of gross receipts is fair and equitable, as compared with
the systems for taxing such companies now prevailing in other states in
which they operate.

3. What changes, if any, should be made in said ayetenis of assess-
ment and taxation.

The members of the State Corporation Commission are requested to
lend their aid and cooperation to the committee in connection with its
examination and studies.

The members of the committee, other than the ex-officio members,
shall receive as compensation for their services a per diem of ten dollars
for each day of attendance at meetings of the committee, and their actual
expenses incurred in connection with the discharge of their duties.

The committee, with the approval of the Governor first obtained,
may employ tax experts and clerical assistants to the extent deemed
reasonably necessary to enable them to properly discharge their duties.

The expenditures of the committee shall not exceed the sum of
twenty-five thousand dollars and shall be paid out of the contingent fund
of the General Assembly. Payments shall be made by the State Treas-
urer upon warrants of the Comptroller, issued upon invoices signed by
the chairman and secretary of the committee.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 74.
Tribute to memory of Colonel Peter Saunders.

Agreed to March 9, 1946

Resolved by the House of Delegates of Virginia, the Senate con-
curring, as follows:
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On this day, which brings to an end the active work of this session
oi the General Assembly, it is fitting and proper that we should pause in
our labors to pay tribute to the memory of a noble character who has
recently departed from us and been gathered to his fathers. Colonel
Peter Saunders, affectionately known to all of as “Pete”, was the ofh-
cial secretary to five Governors, Trinkle, Byrd, Pollard, Peery and Dar-
den. The ability and fidelity with which he discharged the difficult duties
of this important office throughout the years brought him the outstanding
public recognition, respect and praise which he so richly deserved. His
warm and affectionate nature drew to him many true friendships, as
many perhaps as have ever been enjoyed by any man in public life in
Virginia. His chief characteristic was an abiding loyalty to these friend-
ships. His most prized reward was the abounding love and devotion
which his friends accorded to him. The Commonwealth, through her
General Assembly, takes this occasion to express her gratitude for the
invaluable contribution which Colonel Saunders made to her Government
during his years of loyal and arduous service.

Be it further resolved, that this resolution be spread at length upon
the House and Senate Journals, and that copies hereof be certified and
transmitted to Colonel Saunders’ mother, Mrs. E. W. Saunders, and
to his brother, Edward W. Saunders.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 75.
Creating a Commission to make a study and report upon certain organizations.
Agreed to March 9, 1946

Whereas, the General Assembly has been besieged by applications
from many private organizations and associations seeking public funds
to carry on their activities which purport to relate to various phases of
medical care; and

Whereas, more information on the background and activities of
such bodies should be available in order to determine whether or not
their activities merit such support and backing; Now, Therefore, be tt

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, that
a Commission is hereby created to study and report upon the activities
of private groups seeking funds from the public for variouss phases ot
medical care. The Commission shall be composed of seven members.
two to be appointed by the Governor, two to be appointed from the
Senate by the President of the Senate, and three to be appointed from
the House of Delegates by the Speaker of the House. The Commission
shall make a thorough study and report by November one, nineteen
hundred forty-seven, to the Governor and the General Assembly, upon
the composition, background, activities, financial support from all sources,
salaries paid and all other information pertinent to such groups, of-
ganizations and associations. The Commission shall make such recom-
mendations as it deems proper based upon its findings.
The members of the Commission shall receive no compensation for
their services, but shall be paid their expenses incurred in the perform-
ance of their duties hereunder, for which, and for such secretarial or
other assistance as is required, there is hereby appropriated the sum of
one thousand dollars to be paid from the contingent fund of the General
Assembly.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 76.
Commending the farmers of Virginia for their services during World War II.
Agreed to March 9, 1946

Whereas, during World War II great and insistent demands were
made of the farmers of Virginia for the production and increase of pro-
duction of agricultural, fiber, and food products for the war effort; and

Whereas, the demands of the military service for the prosecution of
the war required the service in the armed forces of a large number of
those engaged in agriculture, thereby greatly increasing the duties and
hours of work for the farmers ; and

Whereas, the farmers of Virginia continued to labor despite great
handicaps due to shortages of adequate farm machinery and imple-
ments and sufficient help at large sacrifice, yet in spite of such conditions
and handicaps the farmers of Virginia increased production of farm prod-
ucts during the four war years over the four years immediately preceding
in astounding proportions, to-wit:

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Peanuts ooo... eee eececeeceeeeesnnncccecssnnceceseescceecessnssecesssnseeseeesnsncess 101%
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and

Whereas, such labor and devotion to duty and loyalty to the Com-
nionwealth and nation should be recorded and recognized; Now, There-
fore, be it

Resolved by the House of Delegates of Virginia, the Senate con-
curring, That the strict devotion to duty and loyalty to the Common-
wealth and nation by the farmers of Virginia during the most trying and
critical period of our history is hereby recognized, and the appreciation
of the people of Virginia is hereby expressed to the farmers of Virginia
for their valiant effort in support of the successful prosecution of the war.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 77.
Commending certain workers of Virginia for their services during World War II.
Agreed to March 9, 1946

Whereas, during the period of World War II a great number of the
people of the Commonwealth though neither engaged in the production
of agricultural and farm products nor engaged in the factories of the
State, yet in the pursuit of their occupations and professions rendered
great, devoted and loyal service to the people of the Commonwealth and
nation by continuing in their daily work, performing increased duties
during longer hours of work at rates of compensation incommensurate
with their labors; Now, Therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Delegates of Virginia, the Senate con-
curring, That the loyalty and devotion of such persons to their occupa-
tions and professions inured to the great benefit of the war effort and to
the people of the Commonwealth during the war period, and that such
loyalty and devotion be, and it is hereby, recognized, and the appreciation
of the people of Virginia is hereby expressed to them.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 2.
Relating to declining prices in the Abingdon Tobacco Market.
Agreed to January 10, 1946

Whereas, the burley market at Abingdon, Virginia, had an average
selling price of fifty-two dollars fourteen cents on December third. nine-
teen hundred forty-five, which average price declined to forty dollars
eighty-four cents at the holiday closing, to thirty-nine dollars twentv
cents at the January seventh opening, and on January ninth declined to
thirty-three dollars sixty-seven cents ; and

Whereas, the average daily sales in this market amounted to ap-
proximately five hundred thousand pounds, resulting in a weekly loss to
the tobacco farmers of Virginia of approximately a half million dollars :
and

Whereas, it seems imperative that immediate steps be taken to stop
the flood of sales on the Abingdon market until some solution of the
problem can be found; now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate of Virginia, the House of Delegates
concurring, that the General Assembly of Virginia respectfully requests
the Governor of Virginia to unite with the Governors of the neighboring
States of Kentucky and Tennessee, where like conditions exist, in such
joint action as may be necessary or appropriate to avoid the heavy
losses which are being sustained by the tobacco farmers of their respec-
tive States, undertaking by such action to have the burley tobacco mar-
kets in the affected areas in the several States closed in order to clear
up the existing congestion on the tobacco floors, and give time to investi-
gate possible avenues of relief.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 3.

Expressing the sense of the General Assembly that preference should be given
veterans of World War I and II in filling vacancies in State service.

Agreed to by House, January 23, 1946
Agreed to by Senate, January 24, 1946

Be it resolved by the Senate of Virginia, the House of Delegates
concurring, that it is the sense of the General Assembly of Virginia that
in filling vacancies arising in positions in the service of the Common-
wealth preference should be given qualified applicants who have served
in the armed forces of the United States in World War I and World
War II having a discharge not dishonorable.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 4.

Creating a commission to make a study and report upon the possibility of acquiring
and operating Woodrow Wilson General Hospital at Staunton as a tuberculosis
sanatorium or for other purposes.

Agreed to by Senate, January 15, 1946
Agreed to by House January 16, 1946

Whereas, there is need for additional beds for persons suffering
from tuberculosis, and other diseases,

Whereas, it is understood that Woodrow Wilson General Hospital
near Staunton, an institution now owned and operated by the Federal
Government, might be acquired and operated for such purposes; now,
therefore,

Resolved by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, that a
commission be and hereby is created, composed of seven members, two
from the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate, three
from the House of Delegates to be appointed by the Speaker of the
House of Delegates, and two to be appointed by the Governor. The
commission shall make a study and report upon the possibility of the
acquisition and the feasibility of operating the Woodrow Wilson General
Hospital near Staunton as a State institution for the care, treatment and
cure of persons suffering from tuberculosis or from other diseases. The
commission shall proceed expeditiously in its study, and make its report
to the Governor and General Assembly on or before March one, nineteen
hundred forty-six, setting forth such findings and recommendations as
it deems proper. The members of the Commission shall each receive
the sum of $12.00 for each day they are actually engaged in their duties
except that the members of the General Assembly who serve on this
Commission shall not receive any per diem while the General Assembly
is in session, and all members shall be paid their necessary expenses in-
curred in the performance of such duties, for which per diem and ex-
penses and for such secretarial assistance as the commission may require
there is hereby appropriated a sum sufficient not to exceed one thousand
dollars, to be paid from the contingent fund of the General Assembly.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 5.
Expressing the Sense of the General Assembly against Diversion of Highway
unds. :

Agreed to by Senate, February 18, 1946
Agreed to by House, February 22, 1946

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Delegates 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 ad-
ministration, collection and inspection, including the analysis and in-
spection 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 there-
of.

Nothing in this resolution shall be construed as limiting or affecting
in any way the powers or duties conferred upon the Governor during
the existing emergency.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 6.
Inviting the Honorable Winston Spencer Churchill to address the General Assem-

bly of Virginia.
Agreed to by Senate, March 15, 1946
Agreed to by House, March 16, 1946

Whereas, during England’s darkest hours in World War II her
great Prime Minister, the Honorable Winston Spencer Churchill, with
matchless eloquence and indomitable will, inspired his bomb-scarred na-
tion to fight on until the resources and weight of the democratic nations
could be mustered to overthrow the ruthless conqueror; and

Whereas, by his patience and understanding, and his ability to work
with other great leaders in the cause of freedom, Winston Churchill
helped weld together in an invincible military union the British Empire.
the Soviet Union, and the United States of America, and thereby insured
the destruction of the Axis powers, the liberation of prostrate Europe.
and the survival of civilization itself; and

Whereas, because of his American mother the beautiful and ac-
complished Jenny Jerome, and his many personal ties with our own
country, the presence of Winston Churchill in the United States is a
source of satisfaction, not only to the few who know him as an intimate
and well-loved friend, but to the many who look upon him as one of
history’s immortals; now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate of Virginia, the House of Delegates
concurring, that the General Assembly of Virginia, the oldest law-mak-
ing body in the western hemisphere, hereby invites the Honorable Win-
ston Spencer Churchill to appear before it at such time as may suit his
convenience, and to address it upon such subject as he may deem ap-
propriate ; and

Be it further resolved, that the Clerk of the Senate transmit a copy
of this resolution to the Honorable Winston Spencer Churchill upon his
arrival in the State of Florida.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 7.
On the death of Thomas Bedford Glascock.

° Agreed to by Senate, January 15, 1946
Agreed to by House, January 16, 1946

Whereas, Thomas Bedford Glascock of Fauquier County, a mem-
ber of the Senate of Virginia from the Twenty-eighth Senatorial Dis-
trict, died on August eighteen, nineteen hundred forty-five ; and

Whereas, in the death of Senator Glascock the General Assembly
of Virginia has lost a capable and valued public servant, and his col-
leagues have lost a wise counsellor, and associate of sterling character
and sound judgment, and a true and loyal friend; Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate of Virginia, the House of Delegates
concurring, That the members of the General Assembly hereby express
their regret and sorrow at the death of Thomas Bedford Glascock, and
extend to his widow and children their sincere sympathy ; and

Be it further resolved That the Clerk of the Senate send a suitably
prepared copy of this resolution to the members of Senator Glascock’s
family.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 8.

Directing the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council to study and report on fire
hazards, and the protection afforded the public by fire prevention devices and
fire escapes in certain buildings.

Agreed to by Senate, January 7, 1946
Agreed to by House, January 23, 1946

Whereas, there is a lack of uniformity in the statutes and ordinances
roverning the installation and maintenance of fire prevention devices and
ire escapes, and the practices under such statutes and ordinances, and

Whereas, an investigation of the protection afforded the public from
re hazards in public buildings is necessary to determine whether or not
he public is adequately protected; Now, Therefore,

Resolved by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That
1e Virginia Advisory Legislative Council is hereby authorized and di-
rected to make a study and report on fire hazards in public buildings,
the statutes and ordinances governing the installation and maintenance
of fire prevention devices and fire escapes, practices thereunder, and
whether or not the public is adequately protected thereby. The Council
shall consult with such State departments as can assist it in the perform-
ance of its duties hereunder. The Council shall report its findings and
conclusions to the Governor and General Assembly not later than Sep-
tember one, nineteen hundred forty-seven, and shall recommend such ac-
tion as it finds appropriate.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 12.
Unionization of officers and employees of the Commonwealth.
Agreed to February 8, 1946

Be it resolved by the Senate of Virginia, the House of Delegates
concurring, as follows:

1. It is contrary to the public policy of Virginia for any State,
county, or municipal officer or agent to be vested with or possess any
authority to recognize any labor union as a representative of any public
officers or employees, or to negotiate with any such union or its agents
with respect to any matter relating to them or their employment or serv-
Ice.

2. Nothing in this resolution shall be construed to prevent em-
ployees of the State, its political subdivisions, or of any governmental
agency of any of them from forming organizations, not affiliated with any
labor union for the purpose of discussing with the employing agency the
conditions of their employment, but not claiming the right to strike.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 13.

Reaffirming belief in freedom of the press as an inalienable right of a free people,
and favoring guarantees of this right for all peoples through the United
Nations as a means of promoting understanding among nations and among
peoples to the end that peace may be enduring.

Agreed to by House, February 18, 1946
Agreed to by Senate, February 19, 1946

Whereas, freedom of the press has been held by the United States
to be an inalienable right of free men since the founding of the Republic,
and is guaranteed to our people in the first amendment to the Constitu-
tion of the United States, the first ten amendments being known as the
Federal Bill of Rights, which the Commonwealth of Virginia insisted be
made a part of our basic law; and,

Whereas, the Congress of the United States, by unanimous vote of
the Senate and House of Representatives, has declared its belief in the
world-wide right of interchange of news by news gathering and dis-
tributing agencies, whether individual or associate, without discrimina-
tion as to sources, distribution, rates or charges, and asserted belief tha
the right should be protected by international compact ; and,

Whereas, the State Department has instructed the United State:
delegates to the United Nations to seek prompt international study aimed
at promoting freedom of the press and freedom to exchange informa-
tion ; and,

Whereas, we believe that freedom of the press and freedom of in-
formation for all men would do much to promote the understanding
among nations and among peoples upon which enduring peace can be

sed ;

Be it resolved by the Senate of Virginia, the House of Delegates
concurring, that we reaffirm our belief in freedom of the press and free-
dom of information as an inalienable right of a free people, and express
our hope that the United States may be successful in obtaining inter-
national agreement to extend this right to all peoples to the end that
world understanding may result in lasting peace.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 14.
Continuing the Commission on Surplus Federal Property heretofore created.

Agreed to by Senate, March 2, 1946
Agreed to by House, March 6, 1946

Whereas, the Commission on Surplus Federal Property, created by
Senate Joint Resolution number eighteen of the General Assembly of
nineteen hundred forty-four, has been actively engaged since its creation
in the performance of the duties imposed upon it under such resolution,
and there is great need for its continuation in order that the State and its
agencies and subdivisions may have its services in the acquisition and
distribution of surplus property of the Federal Government ; and

Whereas, the Commission has expended all funds made available to
t under such Joint Resolution, and will need additional funds for its
yperations prior to July first, nineteen hundred forty-six, when money
appropriated to it for the biennium beginning July first, nineteen hundred
orty-six, will become available ; Now, Therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate of Virginia, the House of Delegates
-oncurring, as follows:

1. Section 1. The Commission on Surplus Federal Property is
1ereby continued, with the same powers and authority, and subject to the
ame duties and obligations, as are conferred and imposed by Senate
‘oint Resolution number eighteen of the General Assembly of nineteen
sundred forty-four. It shall report its actions to the Governor and the
zeneral Assembly not later than November first, nineteen hundred forty-
aight, and shall make interim reports to the Governor upon his request
nd also at such times as it deems advisable.

Section 2. All funds necessary to meet the expenditures of the
Sommission for the biennium ending June thirty, nineteen hundred forty-
ix, not in excess of five thousand dollars, shall be paid out of the con-
ingent fund of the General Assembly.
Section 3. The expenses of the Commission incurred after July
first, nineteen hundred forty-six, shall be paid out of money appropriated
to it in the general appropriation act of nineteen hundred forty-six.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 15.

Directing the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council to make a study and report
on the form and content of fire insurance contracts used in Virginia.

Agreed to by Senate, February 11, 1946
Agreed to by House, February 19, 1946
Whereas, fire insurance contracts in use in the State of Virginia are
long and complicated, and so involved as to be confusing and often mis-
leading to the person obtaining insurance protection ; and

Whereas, the widespread use of fire insurance coverage makes it
essential that the fire policy state in clear and simple language the rights
of the insurer and the insured thereunder ; Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate of Virginia, the House of Delegates
concurring, as follows:

1. Section 1. The Virginia Advisory Legislative Council is autho-
rized and directed to make a careful study of the form and content of fire
Insurance policies in use in Virginia, particularly the provisions with
respect to full coverage, other insurance, co-insurance, settlement of
claims, and other matters affecting the rights of the insured, to the end
that a simplified standard form of fire insurance contract may be adopted
and made applicable. to risks in the State of Virginia.

Section 2. The Council may call upon the State Corporation Com-
mission, or any of its divisions or agencies, for such information and
assistance as it may require in Its investigation and study.

Section 3. The Council shall submit to the Governor and the Gen-
eral Assembly not later than September one, nineteen hundred forty-sev-
en, a report of its findings and recommendations, together with any pro-
posed legislation necessary to carry such recommendations into effect.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 20.

Directing the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council to study Medical Care Needs
and related matters.

Agreed to by Senate, March 4, 1946
Agreed to by House, March 6, 1946

1. Resolved by the Senate of Virginia, the House of Delegates
concurring that the Virginia Advisory Legislative Commission be au-
thorized and directed to make a thorough and complete study of problems
related to hospital and medical care, including the need of hospitals and
health centers in the State, adequate plans for the pre-payment of hospital
and medical care for all classes of our citizens, with due emphasis on the
special needs of rural people, and any other items related to the health and
medical care of the citizens of the State as may seem to the commission
desirable.

2. The commission shall on or before November one, nineteen
hundred forty-seven, make a report to the Governor containing the re-
sults and findings of these studies. It shall make recommendations with
respect to any and all of the foregoing matters it deems pertinent.

The commission is authorized to make use of the assistance of any
agencies or individuals which can aid in the realization of its objectives,
to conduct public hearings, to employ all proper personnel which it con-
siders necessary or desirable to assist it in the discharge of its duties, and
to cause its report and recommendations to be printed for such distribu-
tion, including the membership of the General Assembly, as it deems
proper and as may be approved by the Governor.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 21.

Directing the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council to make a study and report
on a retirement plan for certain State officers and employees.

Agreed to by Senate, February 20, 1946
Agreed to by House, March 1, 1946

Resolved by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That
the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council is directed to make a thorough
study of the advisability of extending the State Retirement System to
include county and city treasurers, commissioners of the revenue, Com-
monwealth’s attorneys, clerks of courts of record, sheriffs and sergeants,
and deputies and employees of such officers; or of establishing a separate
contributory retirement system for such officers, their deputies and em-
ployees ; and

Be it further resolved, That the Council submit to the Governor and
the General Assembly not later than September one, nineteen hundred
forty-seven, a report of its findings and recommendations, together with
any proposed legislation necessary to carry its recommendations into
effect.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 24.

Expressing the appreciation of the General Assembly of the services of Dr. Joseph
Leonard Jarman.

Agreed to by Senate, February 14, 1946
Agreed to by House, February 22, 1946

Whereas, Dr. Joseph Leonard Jarman after serving with marked
ability and distinction as President of the State Teachers College at
Farmville for forty-four years, a period of service to the State without
parallel, has resigned such position to be effective in June, 1946; and

Whereas, endowed with a rare vision combined with a practical
grasp and business acumen, under his administration the college has
grown and developed into one of the great teacher training institutions
of the United States; and

Whereas, by his wise counsel, his eminent fairness, sound judgment,
and fine personality, he has endeared himself to all those with whom he
has been associated, and especially to the thousands of young women who
have received their education under his administration ; and

Whereas, the General Assembly desires to express its appreciation
of the fine service which Dr. Jarman has rendered through so many
years; Now, Therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate of Virginia, the House of Delegates
concurring, that the General Assembly of Virginia hereby expresses its
great appreciation and esteem of Dr. Jarman, commends him for his un-
paralleled service to the cause of education in the Commonwealth, and
gratefully recognizes his contribution to the training of teachers, the work
to which he so unreservedly devoted his life ; and

Be it further resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be mailed
to Dr. Jarman, and that the same be also recorded on the Journal of the
Senate.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 26.

Directing the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council to make a study and report
on execution liens and their enforcement.

Agreed to February 26, 1946

Whereas, the statutes of Virginia relating to the liens created by
execution and the enforcement of such liens by garnishment proceedings
are far from satisfactory, and possibly need revisions to meet modern
conditions ; and

Whereas, the importance of the problem makes considered action
advisable; Now, Therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate of Virginia, the House of Delegates
concurring, That the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council 1s directed
to make a thorough study of the case and statute law of Virginia relating
to execution liens, notices of execution liens, and the use of garnishment
summons and proceedings to enforce such liens, giving particular atten-
tion to possible changes in the case and statute law to simplify procedure
and clarify the respective rights of the parties involved ; and

Be it further resolved, That the Council shall submit to the Governor
and the General Assembly on or before September one, nineteen hundred
forty-seven, a report of its findings and recommendations, together with
any proposed legislation necessary to carry such recommendations into
effect.
° SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 27.

Requesting Congress to enact legislation providing for the return of public employ-
ment offices to State operation.

Agreed to by Senate, February 27, 1946
Agreed to by House, March 1, 1946

Whereas, the public employment offices heretofore operated by the
several states were loaned by the states to the Federal Government for
the duration of the war so that the Federal Government could direct the
placement of workers in plants engaged in the manufacture of supplies
needed for the defense of the United States against foreign foes; and

Whereas, by reason of the unconditional surrender of the nations
imperiling the sovereignty of the United States, it is now possible to
turn from the manufacture of weapons of destruction to the manufacture
of commodities needed by the people in the enjoyment of a normal life;
and,

Whereas, the President of these United States, although petitioned
so to do by the Governors of the several states, has refused to return to
the states the public employment offices so loaned ; and,

Whereas, the public employment service, by reason of its relation to
the payment of benefits under the unemployment compensation laws of
the several states, should be integrated with the Unemployment Compen-
sation Service, so as to provide for more efficient administration of both
services ; now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the
House of Delegates concurring, that the Congress of the United States
be memorialized and it is hereby respectfully petitioned to forthwith
enact the necessary legislation to require the return of the public em-
ployment service to the states.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 32.
Directing the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council to study and report on student

loan funds.
Agreed to by Senate, February 27, 1946
Agreed to by House, March 6, 1946

Whereas, there are many graduates of our high schools who lack
sufficient funds to obtain further education, yet might greatly benefit
themselves and the State if they were able to obtain such education;
Now, Therefore,

Resolved by the Senate of Virginia, the House of Delegates con-
curring, That the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council is hereby re-
quired to make a study and report by November one, nineteen hundred
forty-seven, to the Governor and General Assembly upon the following
matters: the need and advisability of establishing a State Loan Fund for
use, in pursuing in Virginia public and private institutions of higher
learning, by Virginia high school graduates who have the mental capacity
and the desire for advanced work but lack the financial ability to go
further ; the method of establishing such a fund and the conditions which
should govern loans therefrom, and whether or not scholarships on such
a basis might be proper.

The Council shall study existing statutes and practices and make
its report setting forth its findings and recommendations.

., _ SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 33.
Directing the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council to continue a certain study.

Agreed to by Senate, February 25, 1946
Agreed to by House, February 28, 1946

Whereas, Senate Joint Resolution number twenty passed at the
preceding regular session of the General Assembly directed the Virginia
Advisory Legislative Council to make a study and report on the advis-
ability of establishing a lime grinding plant in New Kent County, among
others; and,

Whereas, those in the area affected were not able to obtain the
needed basic data in time for a recommendation one way or the other;
and,

Whereas, there was evidenced a desire to have the study enlarged
to include Culpeper County ; now, therefore,

Resolved by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That
the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council is directed to continue its
study upon the feasibility and advisability of establishing a lime grinding
plant in New Kent County to be operated for the benefit of the public in
that and adjacent areas and to include in such study the feasibility and
advisability of establishing and operating a State lime grinding plant
for the benefit of the public in Culpeper County and adjacent thereto.
The Council shall submit its findings and recommendations to the Gov-
ernor and General Assembly on or before October one, nineteen hundred
forty-seven.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 36.

A Senate Joint Resolution providing for the appointment of a Commission to
negotiate for the purchase of Natural Bridge in Rockbridge County, Virginia.

Agreed to by Senate, February 27, 1946
Agreed to by House, March 1, 1946

Whereas, Natural Bridge in Rockbridge County, Virginia, is the
greatest natural wonder in America and considered one of the seven
greatest natural wonders of the world; and

Whereas, Natural Bridge has been created by nature with such in-
spiring beauty and dignity as to bring a sense of reverence to all persons
who view it, and its ownership by the Commonwealth of Virginia would
ultimately enable the peoples of the world to view it as guests of the
Commonwealth, and thereby bring benefit not only to themselves but to
the peoples of Virginia as well; now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate of Virginia, the House of Delegates
concurring, as follows: That there is hereby created a commission of
three members to be composed of one member of the Senate, to be ap-
pointed by its President, and two members of the House of Delegates to
be appointed by its Speaker, who, together with the Chairman of the
Virginia Conservation Commission, are directed to enter into negotia-
tions with the owners of Natural Bridge to ascertain if it can be acquired
by the Commonwealth of Virginia at a fair and adequate purchase price.
And this commission is directed to report the results of its negotiations
to the Governor at least six months prior to the beginning of the next
regular session of the General Assembly.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 42.

Commending the Heroism and Bravery of the 116th Infantry Regiment and the
1lith Field Artillery Battalion.

Agreed to by Senate, February 27, 1946
Agzeed to by House, March 1, 1946

Whereas, the 116th Infantry Regiment and its artillery component,
the 111th Field Artillery Battalion, are part and parcel of the Common-
wealth of Virginia and were in World War II manned largely by Vir-
ginians ; and,

Whereas, these two National Guard organizations were called into
service early in nineteen hundred forty-one and served throughout World
War II; and,

Whereas, these units formed a gallant combat team whose accom-
plishments added to Virginia’s annals an imperishable chapter written
upon the blood-bathed, shell-shattered fields of Europe during World
War II, this splendid team having participated in D-Day’s initial assault
on Omaha Beach, where it gained and unyieldingly consolidated a foot-
hold upon the fortified coast of Normandy, subsequently capturing St.
Laurient and Vierville and battling its way to St. Lo, and contributing its
share in forging a ring of steel around Aachen and in breaking German
military might ; and,

Whereas, numerous members of these organizations have received
well earned commendations from their country and it is now fitting that
the General Assembly of Virginia pay tribute to the heroism, bravery,
sacrifices and contributions of the men who composed these two military
organizations ; now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring
therein, that the General Assembly of Virginia is proud of the 116th
Infantry Regiment and the 111th Field Artillery Battalion and of the
men who composed these notably valiant units; wherefore, it commends
the valor of this courageous team, whose deeds will ever proclaim the
nobility of Virginia’s sons and eternally attest their readiness to expose
themselves to any peril that our Commonwealth, our nation and our
liberties may be preserved.
Be it further resolved, that the General Assembly of Virginia als
commends the splendid record, courageous achievements, and heroism o
the members of the 176th Infantry Regiment, the 246th Coast Artillen
Regiment and various auxiliary organizations which due to the fortune:
of war were prevented from retaining their State and local identity a:
fighting teams when entering combat, in which Virginia personnel servec
ably and brilliantly in many theatres of the World Conflict.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 45.

To broaden the scope of the study of the Department of Public Welfare providec
by House Resolution No. 18.

Agreed to March 2, 1946

Whereas, the House of Delegates has by unanimous consent adopted
a resolution directing a commission of its members to study certair
phases of the Public Welfare program of Virginia, particularly with
reterence to children’s institutions ; and

Whereas, there has been no comprehensive study of the mass of
laws scattered throughout the Code of Virginia, and the many special
acts pertaining to these and related matters ; and

Whereas, there has been considerable confusion as to the policy of
the Commonwealth regarding the adequacy of funds available for public
assistance, and as to the proper relation, control or supervision of local
welfare program; Now, Therefore,

Be it Resolved, by the Senate of Virginia, the House of Delegates
concurring, as follows:

(1) In addition to the five members to be appointed by the Speaker
of the House of Delegates pursuant to House Resolution number eighteen
there be added seven more members as hereinafter provided, to jointly
compose a Public Welfare Commission. The additional members to be
appointed as follows: three by the President of the Senate from the
membership of the Senate, three members, including a chairman, to be
appointed by the Governor, and the Commissioner of Public Welfare to
serve as an ex-officio member.

(2) The Commission shall make a thorough and complete study
of the system of public welfare in Virginia, including

(a) the policy, practice and procedure in administering public
assistance by the State and local boards, supervising and licensing child
welfare institutions, homes and agencies, and the management of the
State industrial schools for juveniles;

(b) the policy, practice and procedure in controlling or supervis-
ing the programs and activities of the county and city welfare boards:

(c) the method of allocating State funds to localities, and the
adequacy of State and local appropriations ;

(d) the problems of keeping children out of jails, and the work of
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts ;

(e) the improvements in methods and facilities for handling de-
linquent, dependent and neglected children;
({) such other matters as the Commission may deem proper to
improve the laws, procedure and activities pertaining to the public wel-
fare; and °

(g) the need for institutional facilities for persons requiring more
care than can be provided in private family homes.

(3) The Commission shall also make a study of the present meth-
ods of recruiting, selecting, educating, instructing, training and com-
pensating the social workers employed by the State and local boards of
public welfare.

(4) The Commission shall, on or before October one, nineteen
hundred forty-seven, make a report to the Governor and to the General
Assembly of the results of its studies. It shall make recommendations
with respect to any of the foregoing matters it deems pertinent and es-
sential to improvements in the public welfare program.

The members of the Commission shall not receive any compensa-
tion for their services, but shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses
incurred in performing their duties hereunder. The Commission may
employ all proper personnel which it considers necessary or desirable
to assist it in the discharge of its duties, and to cause its report and rec-
ommendations to be printed for such distribution as it deems proper and
as may be approved by the Governor. The expenses of the Commission,
not to exceed twenty-five hundred dollars, shall be paid out of the con-
tingent fund of the General Assembly.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 46.

Memorializing the Virginia Delegation in Congress to have certain administrative
policies of the Surplus Property Act of 1944 changed.

Agreed to by Senate, March 1, 1946
Agreed to by House, March 6, 1946

Whereas, the Federal Government has adopted the following policy
in regard to the disposal of educational and health surplus property : “Sec-
tion 13(a) of the Surplus Property Act of 1944 provides generally, to
the extent feasible, for transfer of surplus property on the basis of need
to nonprofit institutions and instrumentalities so that they may have the
opportunity to fulfill in the public interest their legitimate needs, and
that surplus property that is appropriate for schools, classroom, or other
educational use, and surplus medical supplies, equipment, and property
suitable for use in the protection of public health, including research,
may be disposed of at a value which takes into account any benefit which
has accrued or may accrue to the United States from the use of such
property’, and

Whereas, the Federal Government has created an educational and
nealth surplus property division within the Federal Security Agency “‘to
shannel surplus goods on the basis of need to nonprofit school system,
ibraries, universities, research institutions, hospitals, medical or sanita-
ional institutions”, and
1016 ACTS OF ASSEMBLY [VA.

Whereas, a Virginia State Commission on Federal Surplus Prop
erty, and a State Educational Agency as a part of that Commission,
have been designated to assist our institutions in obtaining Federal sur-
plus property, and

Whereas, the agencies to be benefited by this program are exper-
encing difficulty in securing this property because of the limited period
between the time of notification and the final date of sale, and

Whereas, the cost is still excessive for educational and health agen-
cies even though 40% reduction is allowed ; and

Whereas, the lots in which goods and materials are offered are
frequently too large to be purchased, conveniently stored and used in a
reasonable time by our school, educational and health agencies; Now,
Therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring,
That the members of the Virginia delegation in our Congress be, and
they hereby are, respectfully requested to use their good offices in an
effort to—

(a) secure a longer period of time for notification of offers to sell,

(b) provide for such cost to the schools, educational and health

agencies as will reflect only crating, freight and hauling
charges,

(c) have materials made available in lot sizes which may be pur-

chased by schools, educational and health agencies of varying
Sizes,
to the end that our schools, education and health agencies may benefit
as intended by Congress in passing section thirteen of the Surplus Prop
erty Act of nineteen hundred forty-four.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 47.

Continuing the commission created to study the possibility of acquiring Woodrow
Wilson General Hospital.

Agreed to March 7, 1946

Be it resolved by the Senate of Virginia, the House of Delegate
concurring, That the Commission created pursuant to Senate Joint Reso”
lution number four for the purpose of studying and reporting upon” ”
possibility of acquiring and operating Woodrow Wilson General Hos
pital as a tuberculosis sanatorium, or for other purposes, be and
same is hereby continued during the recess of the General Assembly. he

The said Commission is hereby authorized to expend out of t ;
funds appropriated to the General Assembly, and usually referred t?
the contingent fund, the additional sum of fifteen hundred dollars.
Extending appreciation of the General Assembly to those who made the War Bond
Drives successful.

Agreed to by Senate, March 7, 1946
Agreed to by House, March 8, 1946

Whereas, upon the declaration of war by this nation against aggres-
sors who sought to destroy the democratic way of American life, the
citizens of Virginia joined with those of all other states to accept the
challenge of the United States Treasury to finance the tremendous costs
of a world war by voluntary means ; and

Whereas, almost countless millions of dollars were immediately
necessary to defray the costs of making the munitions, training armed
forces and conducting a war on all fronts; and, in 1941, Virginia was
selected by the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States to es-
tablish an organization and carry forward the promotion and sale of war
bonds and war stamps through direct contact with the people of the
State ; and

Whereas, banks, saving and loan associations, trust companies,
manufacturing and mining institutions, the motion picture industry,
labor, retailers, farmers, and other elements of business responded to the
call so that the record of Virginia throughout the period of the emergency
will stand for all time as an outstanding performance, Virginia far ex-
ceeding every bond quota assigned it throughout the eight drives, as
well as making an impressive record of sales in the months between
drives ; and

Whereas, to the Virginia citizens, particularly city and county
chairmen, who organized and perfected the plans and gave patriotically
and unselfishly of their time and energy to directing the participation of
business, labor, and agricultural factors, the State of Virginia owes a
debt of gratitude, and to the State Chairman, Dr. Francis P. Gaines, who
served throughout the duration, the State and the Nation are deeply
indebted for the matchless leadership and unwavering devotion given
to the cause and like acknowledgment should be made of the superb
service of C. Francis Cocke in the capacity of Vice Chairman; Now,
Therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, that
on behalf of the people of Virginia, the thanks and appreciation of the
State is hereby expressed to those men and women and to the thousands
of other volunteers who made up their organizations.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 49.

Expressing the wishes of the General Assembly for the speedy recovery of Honor-
able B. D. White.
Agreed to March 8, 1946

Whereas, the General Assembly has learned with regret that Hon-
orable B. D. White, Judge of the Twenty-eighth Judicial Circuit and
dean of the circuit judges of the State, is confined to bed in a Norfolk
hospital; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That
the General Assembly hereby expresses its regret on account of the ill-
ness of Judge White, and extends to him its wishes for a speedy and
complete recovery; and, be it further

Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates send a suitably
prepared copy of this resolution to Judge White as a mark of the esteem
in which he is held by the General Assembly.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 49-A

Expressing the appreciation of the General Assembly of Virginia to the Right
Honorable Winston Spencer Churchill for his address.

Agreed to March 9, 1946

Whereas, pursuant to the invitation contained in Senate Joint Reso-
lution No. 6, the Right Honorable Winston Spencer Churchill graciously
consented to, and on the eighth day of March, nineteen hundred and
forty-six did, address the General Assembly of Virginia, despite the many
demands upon his time and strength; and

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly have been deeply
impressed by the eloquent plea of our distinguished guest for cooperation
among and unity of thought and action by all English speaking peoples
in furthering the cause of universal peace; Now, Therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of Virginia, the House of Delegates con-
curring, That the General Assembly of Virginia hereby expresses to the
Right Honorable Winston Spencer Churchill its grateful appreciation
for his appearance before and his splendid adddress to this body, and
extends to him the best wishes of its members for continued health and
strength in carrying to ultimate success the great cause to which he has
dedicated his life; and

Resolved further, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates trans-
mit a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Right Honorable
Winston Spencer Churchill, as a mark of the admiration and esteem of
America’s oldest legislative assembly for England’s great Prime Minister.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 50.

Expressing appreciation of the General Assembly for the visit of General Dwight D.
Eisenhower.
Agreed to March 9, 1946

Whereas, pursuant to an invitation contained in Senate Joint Reso-
lution No. 6, the Honorable Winston Spencer Churchill addressed the
General Assembly of Virginia on March 8, 1946, at which time he was
accompanied by General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower, the ad-
mired and respected Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Armies in the
Furopean Theater in World War II and now Chief of Staff of the
United States Army ; and
Whereas, in coming to the Capitol of Virginia on this momentous
occasion General Eisenhower has signally honored the State of Virginia,
the legislative body, and all the citizens of our Commonwealth; and

Whereas, the General Assembly of Virginia desires to express to
General Eisenhower its pleasure in his visit, and its thanks for lending
his distinguished presence on this historic day; Now, Therefore,

Resolved by the Senate of Virginia, the House of Delegates concur-
ring, That the General Assembly expresses to General Eisenhower, one
of America’s greatest soldiers, whose military exploits have excited uni-
versal admiration, its sincere appreciation and thanks for his coming, and
for his gracious and self-effacing tribute to the distinguished guest of
honor of the occasion ; and

Resolved further, That the Clerk of the Senate is directed to for-
ward a copy of this resolution to General Eisenhower as a token of the
high regard in which he is held by the members of the General Assembly
and by all the citizens of the State of Virginia.