Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-05-06

Of the first Swedish settlement in
America; to appoint q commits
sion to represent Minnesota and
arrange for such participation;
and to appropriate funds to de-
fray the expenses incurred by
the commission in arranging and
accomplishing such participation.
Whereas, In the year 1888 in the
City of Wilmington, State Of Della
ware, there will be an observance
commemorating the three hun
dredth anniversary Of the landing
Of the ships "Kalmar NICKEL" and
"Gripen" bringing Swedish settlers
to establish the first permanent
Swedish colony in America, under
charter granted by Chancellor AxeI
Oxenstierna acting for Queen
Christina and carrying out the plan
of the deceased king, Gustavus
Adolphus; and
Whereas, the Swedes in Delaware
founded their settlement on a
permanent basis, established friend
ly and anicable relations with the
Indians, and set examples Of
thrift, industry, and resourceful-
ness which led to the development
of a large and influential colony
among those which later were to
declare their independence and
form a new nation; and
Whereas, the Swedes of the
Delaware colony produced men Of
mark, courage, and patriotism who
took leading part in the struggle
for independence and included such
men as John Morton, who cast the
deciding vote for the Declaration
Of independence, and John Han
son, who was the first president OF
the colonies when they united
under articles of confederation aft
er winning the war for indepen-
dence; and
Whereas, the region which is
now Minnesota was once the scene
of Morse exploration antedating by
more than six hundred years the
date Of the first permanent Swed-
ish colony In America and more
than eight hundred years later was
the concentration point for the
wave of Swedish immigration which
came to this country in the latter
half Of the nineteenth century;
and
Whereas, the large Swedish ele-
ment In Minnesota has builded
wisely and contributed significant
ly to the development of the state
by bringing prairie and forest into
fertile cultivation, taking a leading
share in the growth Of industry, in
furthering science, arts, and litera-
ture, and contributing to the pub
lie life such Governors as John A.
johnson and John Lind, national
leaders In Congress and federal Of
fee, and men Of such world fame
as Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh;
and
Whereas, Minnesota, as the state
on which the Swedish race has
most placed its stamp Of character
and achievement, should take its
appropriate place in the celebration
of the first permanent Swedish set
tlement in America;
Now therefore be it resolved, by
the Senate Of the State Of Mime
sofa, the House OF Representatives
concurring, that there shall be
established and created a commits
sion to represent Minnesota and
arrange for participation in the
three hundredth anniversary Of the
first Swedish settlement in Amer
lea, to consist of seven members.
two of whom shall be appointed by
the Governor, two by the Senate,
two by the Speaker Of the House,
and the seventh member Of said
commission to be His Excellency
Elmer A. Benson, Governor OF the
State of Minnesota, who shall be
ex-officio chairman Of the commits
sion.
Be 1t further resolved, that such
commission shall have authority
and Is hereby authorized and en-
powered to represent the State OF
Minnesota at the celebration to be
held In Wilmington, Delaware in
June, 1888, A. D. The commission
shall also have the authority to
select from their own number
secretary who may be delegated to
carry out the directions Of the
commission: all funds drawn from
the state treasury under authority
of this appropriation shall be
signed by the secretary Of the COM
mission and countersigned by the
chairman ex-officio. The members
of the commission shall serve with
out pay except for any reasonable
and necessary expenses.
Be It further resolved, that the
sum Of $4,000 Is hereby appropriate
ed, out of any money not otherwise
appropriated, for the purpose Of
defraying the necessary expenses
of the commission In the perfor-
nance Of the duties and response
bilities authorized by this resolu-
ton.
Approved April as, 1887.