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.