SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN REGION. 



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Whereas the general assembly of Virginia has alread}^ passed an 

 act granting the State's consent to the acquisition of lands in Virginia 

 b}" the Federal Government for incorporation in such a forest reserve, 

 believing the reserve to be one of great importance to the people of 

 this State; and 



Whereas a liill is now before the Federal Congress providing for the 

 purchase of lands for this purpose: 



ResoJ/oed, That the Senators and Representatives in Congress from 

 this State are hereby requested to urge upon Congress the importance 

 of prompt and favorable action in behalf of this measure; and that 

 copies of this resolution be sent to the Senators and Representatives 

 from Virginia. 



Passed unanimously by the legislature of Virginia, March 21, 1902. 



