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HJR 11                                                                                                                        
CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11(RES) am                                                                                    
Recognizing and honoring the relationship between Canada and                                                                    
Alaska, was read the second time.                                                                                               
                                                                                                                                
Senator Kawasaki offered Amendment No. 1 :                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
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      "WHEREAS the longstanding participation of Canadian teams in                                                            
the Fairbanks Curling Club's International Bonspiel, now in its 88th                                                            
year, exemplifies the deep cultural ties and shared northern identity                                                           
between Alaska and Canada, highlighting a mutual love of curling as                                                             
both a beloved sport and a form of diplomacy that fosters goodwill,                                                             
cross-border friendship, and enduring cooperation through spirited,                                                             
respectful competition; and"                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                
Senator Kawasaki moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1.                                                                     
Senator Shower objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no                                                            
further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted.                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                
Senator Kawasaki offered Amendment No. 2 :                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
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      "WHEREAS the Gwich'in people, indigenous to Interior Alaska                                                             
and northwestern Canada, have lived in the region for over 20,000                                                               
years, with vibrant communities in both the Fairbanks area and across                                                           
the border in the Yukon and Northwest Territories, maintaining deep                                                             
familial, cultural, and linguistic ties that continue to shape and enrich                                                       
the cross-border relationship between Alaska and Canada; and"                                                                   
                                                                                                                                
Senator Kawasaki moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2.                                                                     
Senator Shower objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no                                                            
further objection, Amendment No. 2 was adopted.                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                
President Stevens stated CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION                                                                          
NO. 11(RES) am S will advance to third reading on the May 2                                                                     
calendar.