On this day, May 22, 1843, The 1st wagon train with over 1000 people departed Independence, Missouri for Oregon. Known as the "Great Emigration," the expedition came two years after the first modest party of settlers made the long, overland journey to Oregon.
Also on this day, May 22, 1902, Crater Lake National Park was established. Featuring the deepest lake in America at 1,943 feet, the lake was formed when Mt. Mazama, a volcano taller than today's Mt. Hood, erupted and collapsed over 7,000 years ago.
“We provide with solutions to chronic problems exacerbated by years of one-party ruleâ€
Senate Republicans have unanimously elected the remaining positions in their leadership team ahead of the 82nd Legislative Assembly. Senator Tim Knopp (R-Bend) was elected to continue his service as Republican Leader at their caucus retreat last month. The Senate Republican leadership team now includes:
- Deputy Leader: Senator Dick Anderson (R-Lincoln City)
- Deputy Leader: Senator Lynn Findley (R-Vale)
- Deputy Leader: Senator Kim Thatcher (R-Keizer)
- Whip: Senator Dennis Linthicum (R-Klamath Falls)
Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp (R-Bend) released the following statement:
“With the legislative session approaching, I am proud to say that our leadership team is made up of high-quality individuals representing many parts of Oregon. This is a strong team and I look forward to working together to serve our caucus through this next session as we seek to provide Oregonians with bipartisan solutions to the chronic problems exacerbated by years of one-party rule. I am confident we can do that this session.â€
--Staff Reports| Post Date: 2022-12-09 16:52:54 | Last Update: 2022-12-09 17:09:25 |
