A Resolution recognizing the importance of the Santa Fe Trail to Kansas history.
WHEREAS, A dedication ceremony will be held Friday, May 1, 1998,
at Dodge City to mark improvements to the Santa Fe Trail rut site. The
site, nine miles west of Dodge City, contains new interpretive exhibits, a
gazebo, benches and an ADA accessible sidewalk; and
WHEREAS, These improvements are intended to mark and com-
memorate the Santa Fe Trail. They also serve to preserve and protect the
cultural and natural resources of this significant historic site, while pro-
moting the educational and interpretive opportunities about the trail and
its role in the history of Dodge City. This site has been listed on the
National Register of Historic Places since 1966 and has been certified by
the National Park Service since 1992; and
WHEREAS, The Santa Fe Trail stirs people's imaginations as few
other historic trails. During its colorful history its route assisted in the
western expansion of the United States. The ruts of this trail cut deep
into the Kansas sod and are preserved that we may be reminded of the
courage and fortitude of our ancestors that crossed these dusty trails:
Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Kansas: That we note with
pride the improvements being made to the Santa Fe Trail rut site and
remember the importance of the Santa Fe Trail to Kansas history; and
Be it further resolved: That the Secretary of the Senate be directed
to provide five enrolled copies of this resolution to Senator Huelskamp.
Senate Resolution No. 1864 was sponsored by Senator Timothy Huel-
skamp.
I hereby certify that the above Resolution originated in the Senate,
and was adopted by that body