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F I S C A L I M P A C T R E P O R T
SPONSOR Payne
DATE TYPED 3/2/05
HB
SHORT TITLE Support for Submarine USS New Mexico
SJM 42
ANALYST Baca
APPROPRIATION
Appropriation Contained Estimated Additional Impact Recurring
or Non-Rec
Fund
Affected
FY05
FY06
FY05
FY06
NFI
(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Revenue Decreases)
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
LFC Files
Responses Received From
SUMMARY
Synopsis of Bill
Senate Joint Memorial requests that the New Mexico State Legislature proudly offer its support
and cooperation in seeing that key construction ceremonies, enhanced by the state’s unique cul-
ture, are carried out in the finest naval tradition, and further requests that copies of this memorial
be transmitted to the Governor of New Mexico, the Secretary of veterans’ services, the presi-
dents of Grumman Newport News and General Dynamics Electric Boat and the Secretary of the
Navy.
Significant Issues
According to SJM42, the construction milestones that may be considered include keel-laying,
christening and commissioning ceremonies that may involve New Mexicans. As with the chris-
tening of the World War II vessel, USS New Mexico that was christened by then Federal District
Judge David Chavez and his family, the milestone activities may include representation from
various segments of New Mexico’s citizenry.
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Senate Joint Memorial 42-- Page 2
OTHER SUBSTANTIVE ISSUES
In addition to acknowledging the many contributions of New Mexico and New Mexicans to the
proud traditions of the United States Navy, the milestone activities might also be used to com-
memorate the numerous contributions made by New Mexicans to the various military endeavors
of the United States highlighting instances such the activities of the 505th Coastal Artillery in
World War II, Congressional Meal of Honor winners, and the many citizens who have served
with distinction in all military endeavors.
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