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Thursday, April 14, 2005

We could have this stuff, too, if we could get bonding bills done on time

Posted by: Hammer / 7:48 AM

Yes, this is real. Sadly, I think I enjoyed the resolution more than the actual movie. Sunshine sends us this day-brightener:

2005 Idaho Concurrent Resolution 29

The purpose of this resolution is to recognize and commend Jason and Jerusha Hess for their cinematic talents by which they have increased the nation's awareness of Idaho.

Be It Resolved by the Legislature of the State of Idaho:

WHEREAS, the State of Idaho recognizes the vision, talent and creativity of Jared and Jerusha Hess in the writing and production of 'Napoleon Dynamite'; and

WHEREAS, the scenic and beautiful City of Preston, County of Franklin and the State of Idaho are experiencing increased tourism and economic growth; and ...

WHEREAS, tater tots figure prominently in this film thus promoting Idaho's most famous export; and

WHEREAS, the friendship between Napoleon and Pedro has furthered multiethnic relationships; and

WHEREAS, Uncle Rico's football skills are a testament to Idaho athletics; and

WHEREAS, Napoleon's bicycle and Kip's skateboard promote better air quality and carpooling as alternatives to fuel-dependent methods of transportation; and

WHEREAS, Grandma's trip to the St. Anthony Sand Dunes highlights a longhonored Idaho vacation destination; and

WHEREAS, Rico and Kip's Tupperware sales and Deb's keychains and glamour shots promote entrepreneurism and self-sufficiency in Idaho's small towns; and ...

WHEREAS, the 'Happy Hands' club and the requirement that candidates for school president present a skit is an example of the importance of theater arts in K-12 education; and

WHEREAS, Kip's relationship with LaFawnduh is a tribute to e-commerce and Idaho's technology-driven industry; and

WHEREAS, Kip and LaFawnduh's wedding shows Idaho's commitment to healthy marriages; and ...

WHEREAS, Napoleon's tetherball dexterity emphasizes the importance of physical education in Idaho public schools; and ...

WHEREAS, any members of the House of Representatives or the Senate of the Legislature of the State of Idaho who choose to vote 'Nay' on this concurrent resolution are 'FREAKIN' IDIOTS!' and run the risk of having the 'Worst Day of Their Lives!'

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the members of the First Regular Session of the Fifty-eighth Idaho Legislature, the House of Representatives and the Senate concurring therein, that we commend Jared and Jerusha Hess and the City of Preston for showcasing the positive aspects of Idaho's youth, rural culture, education system, athletics, economic prosperity and diversity.

The full text of the resolution is here. The Editorial Board of the Idaho Stateman urged legislators to "vote for Pedro". More local news coverage:
Some people think Idaho lawmakers are freakin' idiots, but a resolution honoring filmmakers Jared and Jerusha Hess for their Idaho-centric "Napoleon Dynamite" might change their minds.

The House Ways and Means Committee, which is the Legislature's equivalent of the Happy Hands Club, approved the resolution on a voice vote, sending the measure forward to the House floor.

Lawmakers who vote against the measure are threatened with having the worst day of their lives.

8 Comments:

I need to get up earlier. We have duplicate blog entries.

Sunshine!

By Anonymous Anonymous, at 9:24 AM  

thanks to Coworker Josh for sending it to me to share with the world.

By Anonymous Anonymous, at 10:02 AM  

Sorry, no real names allowed. You'll have to call him CJ.

By Blogger Hammer, at 10:06 AM  

Hah, his real name is Vern Swinstead. Fooled you!

By Anonymous Anonymous, at 10:24 AM  

Oooo, I think it is so fun that we all get to have pretend names! If our friend D.R. gets involved I think his Delta pledge name should be Flounder.

By Anonymous Anonymous, at 11:14 AM  

He's been involved. His pledge name is "Shiv".

By Blogger Hammer, at 11:57 AM  

Or maybe he could post as Ma Bell, he's more of a phone kind of guy really.

And, by the way, can I go on record as saying that Napoleon Dynamite is the most over-rated movie I have seen in years? It had some good bits in it and was mildly entertaining throughout but it was basically an above average film school project. Nothing more, nothing less. To refer to it as "genius" as a friend of mine once did is to define genius down. Way down.

By Anonymous Anonymous, at 12:55 PM  

You can say whatever you like, as long as you say it under your own fake name.
I didn't like ND as much as Sunshine or D. Then again, I don't like anything as much as anyone else does, with the following few exceptions: My Cousin Vinny, Road House, alphabetization, Joe Heller (except Something Happened), and the Cutting Edge.

By Blogger Hammer, at 1:16 PM  

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