Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 64–Assemblymen Ohrenschall,

Anderson, Angle, Arberry, Bache, Beers, Berman, Brower, Buckley,

Carpenter, Cegavske, Chowning, Claborn, Collins, de Braga, Dini,

Evans, Freeman, Gibbons, Giunchigliani, Goldwater, Gustavson,

Hettrick, Humke, Koivisto, Lee, Leslie, Manendo, Marvel,

McClain, Mortenson, Neighbors, Nolan, Parks, Parnell, Perkins,

Price, Segerblom, Thomas, Tiffany, Von Tobel and Williams

Joint Sponsors: Senators Titus, Amodei, Care, Carlton, Coffin, Jacobsen,

James, Mathews, McGinness, Neal, O’Connell, O’Donnell, Porter,

Raggio, Rawson, Rhoads, Schneider, Shaffer, Townsend,

Washington and Wiener

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ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION—Memorializing Fred A. Olson.

Whereas, The members of the Nevada Legislature were deeply

saddened to learn of the passing of Fred A. Olson on April 3, 1999; and

Whereas, Fred Olson was born in Spokane, Washington, on April 4,

1921; and

Whereas, Fred Olson was a lifelong sailor, serving his country in the

Merchant Marine from 1944 until his retirement in 1986, who began his

seafaring career with the Sailors’ Union of the Pacific to see the world and

to be involved in the World War II effort; and

Whereas, Following the war, Fred Olson joined the Seafarers

International Union where his union membership spurred his interest in

politics and the power of communication, believing that any individual

could go directly to a governor, representative or city commissioner to

resolve a problem; and

Whereas, The union also played an integral part in Fred Olson’s

marriage to his wife, Lois, having met her aboard the Santa Mercedes when

she was the steward delegate for the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union

and he was the ship’s chairman for the Seafarers International Union; and

Whereas, Their marriage has been called "the most successful merger"

between the Seafarers International Union and the Marine Cooks and

Stewards Union because of their teamwork in all areas of their lives; and

Whereas, After ending their sailing careers aboard the S.S.

Constitution upon retirement in 1986, the couple dived into politics and

community affairs, bringing national attention to issues involving maritime

interests, seniors, health care and manufactured housing reform; and

Whereas, As a resident of Nevada for 19 years, Fred Olson made many

contributions to this state as a member of the Paradise Democratic Club,

Citizens Water Board, Nevada Association of Manufactured Homeowners

and Seniors United; and

Whereas, Fred Olson is survived by his wife, Lois, son Jaime Bonita of

Shelton, Washington, and five grandchildren; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate

Concurring, That the members of the 70th session of the Nevada

Legislature offer their sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the

family and friends of Fred A. Olson, a man who contributed so much to his

country and the State of Nevada; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a

copy of this resolution to Fred Olson’s beloved wife and partner, Lois.

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