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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2002-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION, SUPPORTING THE ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE
ADOPTION OF HOUSE BILL 96 RELATING TO THE STATE
ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE JESSE LEE HOME
WHEREAS, the City of Seward owns the historic Jesse Lee Home property; and
WHEREAS, the Jesse Lee Home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for the
critical role it played in serving the health care and educational needs of Alaska's native children
orphaned during a wave of devastating epidemics, and because the home fostered many children who
have distinguished themselves in a wide variety of fields; and
WHEREAS, John Ben (Benny) Benson Jr. designed Alaska's flag while residing at the Jesse
Lee Home, and the site was honored as the location for the first official raising of the Alaska State
flag on July 9, 1927; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward's 2001 and 2002 State Legislative Priorities includes
promoting legislation to have the Jesse Lee Home transferred to the State Property Inventory; and
WHEREAS, last year the State Legislature introduced House Bill 96 which would enable the
State to acquire the Jesse Lee Home property, and manage it in a way that recognizes its contribution
in the state's history; and
WHEREAS, House Bill 96 passed through the House of Representatives in last years
legislative session, and should be addressed by the Senate during this years session; and
WHEREAS, for many years the Jesse Lee Home has been consistently cited by Seward
residents as a high priority for historic preservation, however, many residents feel its salvation is
beyond the scope of a small community, and that its status as a state historic treasure and home ofthe
Alaska flag design should be recognized and addressed by the State; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SEWARD HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION, that:
Section 1. The Seward Historic Preservation Commission supports the adoption of House
Bill 96 relating to the State acquisition and development of the Jesse Lee Home.
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