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F I S C A L I M P A C T R E P O R T

SPONSOR Campos

ORIGINAL DATE

LAST UPDATED

2/10/08

HB

SHORT TITLE

Governor Richardson, in Recognition

SM 62

ANALYST Shaya

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

LFC Files

SUMMARY

Synopsis of Bill

Senate Memorial 62 declares that Governor Bill Richardson be congratulated on his run for the

presidency and that he be recognized for the favorable public attention he brought to the state of

New Mexico; and that the senate wishes Governor Richardson well in whatever endeavor he

chooses to pursue.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS

No Fiscal Impact.

SIGNIFICANT ISSUES

Senate Memorial 62 states that;

•

Governor Bill Richardson is the first New Mexican to mount a legitimate campaign for

president of the United States; and

•

Governor Richardson's outstanding credentials as a former congressman, cabinet

secretary and ambassador to the United Nations were cited numerous times by the

national media during the presidential campaign; and

•

Governor Richardson's keen negotiating style would have served him and the country

well as he dealt with the heads of foreign states; and

•

Governor Richardson's year-long presidential campaign brought national attention to the

state of New Mexico and allowed the governor to highlight the state as a wonderful place

to live, raise a family, work and do business; and

•

Governor Richardson made all New Mexicans proud with his knowledge of domestic

policy and world affairs, his self-effacing humor and his skillful debating style during his

numerous appearances on national television talk shows and nationally televised debates;

and

•

Governor Richardson's demeanor and positive campaign style demonstrated to the

country what it means to be a true New Mexican gentleman; and

Senate Memorial 62 – Page

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Although most New Mexicans would have been proud to see Governor Richardson

succeed in his presidential bid, all are just as happy to have him back home, leading the

great state of New Mexico;

RS/nt