SPEAKER'S GAVEL, IN HONOR
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HM 43 — SPEAKER'S GAVEL, IN HONOR
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 05, 2020. Enacted.
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The updated version of House Memorial 43 adds specific details about the craftsmanship behind the speaker's gavel, highlighting the contributions of master woodworkers Douglas Magnus and Dylan Weller, as well as the traditional techniques used in its creation. This matters because it emphasizes the local talent and artistry in New Mexico, showcasing the importance of supporting and recognizing local artisans in the community. The amendment enriches the narrative around the gavel, making it not just a tool, but a symbol of local pride and craftsmanship.
HOUSEA MEMORIAL 43PRESENTING 54THTHE LEGISLATURE-SPEAKER'S STATEGAVEL. OF NEW MEXICO - SECOND SESSION, 2020 INTRODUCED BY Brian Egolf and James G.
Townsend4 6WHEREAS, 8the 10speaker's Agavel MEMORIALis PRESENTINGthe THEsymbol SPEAKER'Sof GAVEL.the office of the speaker of the house of representatives;
13and WHEREAS, the speaker's gavelgavel, ismade thein symbolcollaboration ofand thecrafted officeby ofhand theby speakermaster ofcraftsmen Douglas Magnus and Dylan Weller, is a gift to the houseNew Mexico House of representatives;Representatives;
and WHEREAS, the speaker's gavel, made in collaboration and crafted by hand by master craftsmen Douglas Magnus and Dylan eWeller thave 17honed Weller,their iswoodworking acraft giftin to the New Mexico Housefor ofdecades; Representatives;
wand lWHEREAS, nDouglas dMagnus 18has andspent =the =last 19forty ayears ldiscovering WHEREAS,and Douglasmastering Magnusthe andunique Dylanmaterials Wellerthat haveNew honedMexico theirhas ito aoffer, eexhibiting rcollections 20of woodworkinghis craftwork inwidely Newthroughout Mexicothe forstate decades;and country;
and aWHEREAS, tDylan mWeller, ma 21third-generation WHEREAS,woodworker, Douglas Magnus has spentcompleted theextensive lastcustom fortywork, yearsnotably dfor rSITE eSanta 22Fe, discovering and mastering the unique materials that New Mexico c e s k 23 has todedicated offer,time exhibitingmentoring collectionsothers ofat his work widely e a n b 24 throughout the statewoodworking andclub country;at St.
and u [ WHEREAS, Dylan Weller, a third-generation woodworker, has .216898.1 completed extensive custom work, notably for SITE Santa Fe, and has dedicated time mentoring others at the woodworking club at St.
and WHEREAS, the speaker's gavel is constructed of walnut, a wood known for its toughness and a symbol of intelligence, HM 43 Page 1 wisdom and knowledge;
and WHEREAS, designed to reflect the self-reliant spirit of all New Mexicans, the speaker's gavel symbolizes the hard work e e 17 and tenacity that have shaped New Mexico;
and e e n d 18 WHEREAS, in that same spirit, the speaker's gavel unites = = l ] 19 all New Mexicans in the spirit of the state's constitution;
and a l r i 20 WHEREAS, the speaker's gavel shall remain in the people's t e a t house for future legislatures;
m m 21 e d r e 22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF c e r c 23 REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that the speaker's e a n b 24 gavel be presented to the New Mexico House of Representatives;
u [ and .216898.1 - 2 - BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this memorial be transmitted to Douglas Magnus and Dylan Weller.
-HM 343 -Page 52 725 9 11 13 15 e e 17 e e n d 18 = = l ] 19 a l r i 20 t e a t m m 21 e d r e 22 c e r c 23 e a n b 24 u [ .216898.1
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Action History
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not printed, not referred to committee, tabled
Sponsors
- James G. Townsend · Primary
- Brian Egolf · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 110 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Townsend, James G.
- Egolf, Brian
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (110)
110 members have not signed on to this bill.
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