WHEREAS, it is possible that more emphasis should be placed upon scholastic and physical education programs at the school, and less emphasis upon matters such as the operation of the present farm program, in order that scientific, musical and related training can be offered at the school; and
WHEREAS, continually changing times and correctional methods dictate that the legislative assembly should periodically review its legislative policy and the statutes of the state concerning the state correctional institution for children, in order to be certain that the institution's program is continually geared toward offering its youngsters every opportunity to become useful citizens;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of North Dakota, the House of Representatives Concurring Therein:
That the legislative research committee is hereby authorized and directed to study the physical plant, instructional program, coeducational system, farm program, and other related programs of the state training school in order to determine whether or not present facilities, both physical and instructional, are of the type which best serve to develop the talents and interest of the youngsters at the institution, and to make its report and recommendations to the Thirty-seventh Legislative Assembly and to prepare and introduce such legislation as may be necessary to carry out its recommendations.
Filed March 6, 1959.
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION "J-J"
(Erickstad and Trenbeath)
STATE ACCEPTANCE OF OLD FORT TOTTEN
A concurrent resolution authorizing and directing the state historical society to accept the old Fort Totten site from the Federal Government if it is offered to the state.
WHEREAS, the site of old Fort Totten is one of the state's oldest historic sites, having been established in 1867; and WHEREAS, old Fort Totten is presently being used as an Indian school but will be abandoned in the near future when a new Indian school is completed; and
WHEREAS, the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs has expressed a willingness to transfer the site and buildings at old Fort Totten to the state;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of North Dakota, the House of Representatives Concurring Therein:
