POLLUTION OF THE WATERS OF LAKE MICHIGAN. (Senate Joint Resolution No. 22.) WHEREAS: The waters of Lake Michigan are being polluted by reason of the drainage into said lake of the sewage of the city of Chicago and certain cities in the State of Indiana; and WHEREAS: Such pollution of the waters of Lake Michigan affects both the State of Illinois and the state of Indiana; and WHEREAS: The organization of the Sanitary District of Chicago-including the construction of the Chicago Drainage Canal-at a cost of more than eighty-six million dollars ($86,000,000), and the construction of the Sag and other canals, have failed to afford relief; and WHEREAS: The solution of the problem presented by such pollution of the waters of Lake Michigan necessitates the co-operation of the United States and the States of Illinois and Indiana; and WHEREAS: The necessity for the co-operation of the United States with the States of Illinois and Indiana should be laid before the Congress of the United States; now therefore Be it resolved: by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring therein That a committee of three Senators and three members of the House of Representatives be forthwith appointed by the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, respectively, to inquire into the problem of the pollution of the waters of Lake Michigan, the need for legislation and the necessity for co-operation between the United States and the States of Illinois and Indiana and to acquire all available information concerning such problem. Such committee shall have the power to subpoena and compel the attendance of witnesses and to compel the production of all necessary papers and documents. Before the adjournment sine die of the Fiftieth General Assembly, said committee shall report thereto the results of its investigations, together with such recommendations, as it may deem proper to make. Adopted by the Senate May 2, 1917. Concurred in by the House of Representatives June 15, 1917. RECEIVING GOVERNOR-JOINT SESSION. (House Joint Resolution No. 23.) Resolved, by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring herein. That the two Houses meet in joint session in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Saturday, June 16, 1917, at 11:00 o'clock p. m., for the purpose of meeting the Governor, Hon. Frank O. Lowden, and receiving from him such message as he may have to communicate to the General Assembly before final adjournment. Adopted by the House June 16, 1917. REPRESENTATIVES FRENCH GOVERNMENT. (House Joint Resolution No. 18.) WHEREAS, The distinguished representatives of the French Government, now in this country, in their tour of the middle west, will visit the city of Springfield on Monday, May 7, 1917; and WHEREAS, The General Assembly is desirous of extending to them the welcome and hospitality of the People of the State of Illinois; therefore be it Resolved, by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring herein, That the two Houses meet in joint session in the Hall of the House of Representatives at 2:00 o'clock p. m., on Monday, May 7, 1917, for the purpose of officially receiving the distinguished visitors. Adopted by the House May 4, 1917. Concurred in by the Senate May 7, 1917. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE. I, Louis L. Emmerson, Secretary of State of the State of Illinois, do hereby certify that the foregoing Acts and Joint Resolutions of the Fiftieth General Assembly of the State of Illinois, passed and adopted at the regular biennial session thereof, are true and correct copies of the original Acts and Joint Resolutions now on file in the office of the Secretary of State, save and except such words, letters and figures as are printed in brackets, thus: []. [SEAL.] IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereto set my hand and affix the Great Seal of the State of Illinois, at the city of Springfield, this 23rd day of July, A. D. 1917. LOUIS L. EMMERSON, INDEX. PAGE. ABSENT VOTERS-general, special and primary elections. military service ACADEMY OF SCIENCE-appropriation.. ACCIDENTS AND SICKNESS-to be investigated by commission. publication of notice.... real estate of decedents, notice of proceedings to sell. AGRICULTURE-cold storage, regulation of. county fairs and societies, appropriation. department of, appropriation... 434 440 54 488 187 799, 800 1 1 2 648 85 53 169 drainage for agricultural and sanitary purposes, see "Drainage." 54 insect pests, introduction and dissemination prohibited. 37 state board, appropriation for general expenses and buildings. ANDRUS & TRUTTER-appropriation... ANIMALS AND BIRDS-damages to sheep owners, paid from dog license fees. dogs, damage to sheep, liability. ... stallions and jacks, public service regulated. lien for service. ANNA STATE HOSPITAL-appropriation... 142 77 .86, 88 50 53 47 44 67 APPOINTMENTS-board of education, cities over 100,000 by mayor. 723 721 216 |