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Montana legislature votes 96 to 3 to honor smokejumpers

Author Bill GabbertPosted on Categories UncategorizedTags

On April 13, 2015 Montana’s House of Representatives voted on House Resolution #2, that stated in part:

…WHEREAS, in July 2015 on the University of Montana campus, the National Smokejumper Association will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the first parachute jump to a forest fire, which occurred in July 1940.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA:

That the House of Representatives of the State of Montana recognizes 75 years of excellence and dedicated service of smokejumpers in Montana and across the nation.

As far as we can tell, the Resolution did not involve spending any taxpayer money. It simply recognizes 75 years of service by smokejumpers.

The vote was:

  • 96 in favor of the resolution, and
  • 3 against it.

The Representatives, elected by Montana citizens, who voted not to honor smokejumpers were:

  1. Tom Burnett (Bozeman)
  2. Rob Cook (Conrad)
  3. Daniel Zolnikov (Billings)

Thanks and a tip of the hat go out to Chris.

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Author: Bill Gabbert

After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire.

7 thoughts on “Montana legislature votes 96 to 3 to honor smokejumpers”

  1. It is duly noted that two of the yipping ankle biters live in City’s (Billings and Bozeman) where the West Yellowstone Jumpers could be moved of the West Yellowstone Base closes.

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  3. Before I got out the tar and feathers, I would want to know why they voted No. Maybe they wanted something more meaningful…

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  5. It would be interesting to know why they did not vote yes.

    I guess I could call them. Conrad is probably long distance………

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  6. Montana House Rep Willis Curdy is a long-time Missoula jumper, retired USFS pilot and a great next-door neighbor. I know how he voted!

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    1. Willis got my vote.

      Burnett is the same guy who wanted to fine the feds for wildfire smoke. He’s about the polar opposite of Willis.

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