Ken MacTiernan
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Just out of curiosity, who makes these resolutions? Do they just get passed along to the governors? Or are they really voted on by the state senaters? Cause Oregon's are no where near Salem at the moment. Congratulations, none the less!!!
State officials, either Senators or Assemblymen or as in DC Councilwomen. We then send a draft resolution for a reference to use. The Contacted officials office then hands our request to the aid that handles such issues. Usually their legal department looks over the wording and the Senator or such introduces it at their respective quorums/assembly meetings. It is discussed and voted on. Then passed to the Governor or State Secretary for signing. As in the Commonwealth of Virginia's resolution the AMTA needed to get "in State" requests for the resolution. AMTA members from Virginia then contacted Governor Tim Keane's office asking him to recognize Charles E. Taylor and today's AMTs.
This process has taken place 41 times with more in progress. The more people who get involved the quicker we can get all United States, Commonwealths & Territories to pass resolutions recognizing a proud craft & profession.
There is also a National AMT Resolution that should be going before the House floor thanks to PAMA.
This AMT Day Resolution process is not always a slam dunk. The AMTA for example has been working with the US Virgin Islands and American Samoa as well as Northern Mariana and New Hampshire for almost a year. Not all governments have year round assemblies. Some Senators, etc., are still business men/women and they accomplish their elected duties a few times a year. Patience is a virtue.
I hope this answers your question. And thank you for your support.