FOUR RESOLUTIONS FROM ALABAMA TO THE U.S GOVERNMENT

URGING CONGRESS TO OPEN AN INVESTIGATION OF NATALEE HOLLOWAY'S DISAPPEARANCE; URGING CONGRESS TO REQUEST ARUBAN AUTHORITIES TO COOPERATE WITH UNITED STATES LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES; AND COMMENDING THE STRENGTH AND VIGILANCE OF BETH AND JUG TWITTY.

WHEREAS, Natalee Holloway, a recent graduate of Mountain Brook High School and a resident of Mountain Brook, Alabama, has been missing in Aruba since the early morning of May 30, 2005; and

WHEREAS, Natalee's family and friends, as well as concerned citizens of this country, have suffered immeasurable grief and anxiety as the Aruban criminal investigation slowly drags on; and

WHEREAS, Beth and Jug Twitty have demonstrated remarkable strength and vigilance during this process and are an inspiration to all; and

WHEREAS, while the world watches this situation and a team of international investigators
work tirelessly for Natalee's recovery, incredibly, no charges have been filed, even though
Aruban authorities have had at least three viable suspects and mounting evidence of their
criminal wrongdoing; and

WHEREAS, the citizens of this country and the friends and family of Natalee Holloway are
becoming increasingly concerned that the Aruban criminal justice system simply is not
handling the case properly, while potential evidence is not collected and valuable time fades
away; now therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That by copy of this resolution to each member of the Alabama Congressional delegation, we hereby resolve as follows:

(1) We urge Congress to open an investigation of the Natalee Holloway disappearance, and
to use every power to influence the Aruban Government to vigorously pursue its own
investigation of this situation, and to fully cooperate and coordinate with United States law
enforcement agencies in order to maximize investigatory efforts in this case.

(2) We recognize and commend the strength, courage, and vigilance of Beth and Jug Twitty, and direct that a copy of this resolution be provided to them as an expression of our support.

Resolutions, Legislative
Holloway, Natalee
U. S. Congress
Twitty, Beth and Jug

Rep(s). By Representatives Carns and DeMarco

HJR50

URGING CONGRESS TO OPEN AN INVESTIGATION OF NATALEE HOLLOWAY'S
DISAPPEARANCE; URGING CONGRESS TO REQUEST ARUBAN AUTHORITIES TO
COOPERATE WITH UNITED STATES LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES; AND COMMENDING
THE STRENGTH AND VIGILANCE OF BETH AND JUG TWITTY.

WHEREAS, Natalee Holloway, a recent graduate of Mountain Brook High School and a resident of Mountain Brook, Alabama, has been missing in Aruba since the early morning of May 30, 2005; and

WHEREAS, Natalee's family and friends, as well as concerned citizens of this country, have suffered immeasurable grief and anxiety as the Aruban criminal investigation slowly drags on; and

WHEREAS, Beth and Jug Twitty have demonstrated remarkable strength and vigilance
during this process and are an inspiration to all; and

WHEREAS, while the world watches this situation and a team of international investigators
work tirelessly for Natalee's recovery, incredibly, no charges have been filed, even though
Aruban authorities have had at least three viable suspects and mounting evidence of their
criminal wrongdoing; and

WHEREAS, the citizens of this country and the friends and family of Natalee Holloway are becoming increasingly concerned that the Aruban criminal justice system simply is not handling the case properly, while potential evidence is not collected and valuable time fades away; now therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That by copy of this resolution to each member of the Alabama Congressional delegation, we hereby resolve as follows:

(1) We urge Congress to open an investigation of the Natalee Holloway disappearance, and
to use every power to influence the Aruban Government to vigorously pursue its own
investigation of this situation, and to fully cooperate and coordinate with United States law
enforcement agencies in order to maximize investigatory efforts in this case.

(2) We recognize and commend the strength, courage, and vigilance of Beth and Jug Twitty,
and direct that a copy of this resolution be provided to them as an expression of our
support.

Resolutions, Legislative
Holloway, Natalee
U. S. Congress
Twitty, Beth and Jug

77466-1:n:07/21/2005:LCG/mfp LRS2005-3366

HR92

By Representatives Vance, Gipson, Thigpen, Martin, Bentley, Carothers, Johnson, Faust, Beck, Spicer, Salaam, Holmes, McClammy, Williams (N), Warren, Grimes, Brewbaker, Davis, Allen, Melton, Greeson, Thomas (E), Hurst, McMillan, Gaston, Ison, Glover, Guin, Howard, Boothe, Thomas (J), Boyd, Bandy, Black (M), Newton (C), Bridges and McDaniel

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URGING ALABAMIANS TO BOYCOTT TRAVEL TO ARUBA

WHEREAS, the Alabama House of Representatives, along with the citizens of this state, as well as the nation are deeply saddened over the disappearance of Birmingham resident, Natalee Holloway during her senior high school trip in Aruba; and

WHEREAS, of the seven men detained at various times during this seven-week investigation, only one remains in jail, a Dutch youth who admitted he was alone with Natalee Holloway in the early hours of the morning she vanished; and

WHEREAS, this Dutch teen currently faces no charges, and under Aruban law, authorities can hold him until September 4, 2005, at which time he must be charged or released; and

WHEREAS, tourism accounts for 70 percent of the gross domestic product of Aruba; and

WHEREAS, the Dutch island receives some 728,000 visitors each year and an additional 550,000 cruise ship passengers; and

WHEREAS, more than 70 percent of these tourists are from the United States; and

WHEREAS, currently, the Aruban officials have failed to crack down on the parties involved in this case; and

WHEREAS, we will not tolerate a lack of justice for an American citizen; now therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That we urge all Alabamians to boycott travel to Aruba.

Resolutions, Legislative
Alabama, State of
Aruba Tourism

77474-1:n:07/21/2005:LCG/mfp LRS2005-3365

HJR91

By Representatives Vance, Gipson, Thigpen, Martin, Bentley, Carothers, Johnson, Faust, Beck, Spicer, Salaam, McClammy, Holmes, Williams (N), Warren, Grimes, Brewbaker, Davis, Allen, Melton, Thomas (E), Greeson, Hurst, McMillan, Gaston, Ison, Glover, Guin, Howard, Boothe, Thomas (J), Boyd, Bandy, Black (M), Newton (C), Bridges and McDaniel RFD Rules Rd 1 21-JUL-05

URGING ALABAMIANS TO BOYCOTT TRAVEL TO ARUBA

WHEREAS, the Legislature of Alabama, along with the citizens of this state, as well as the nation are deeply saddened over the disappearance of Birmingham resident, Natalee Holloway during her senior high school trip in Aruba; and

WHEREAS, of the seven men detained at various times during this seven-week investigation, only one remains in jail, a Dutch youth who admitted he was alone with Natalee Holloway in the early hours of the morning she vanished; and

WHEREAS, this Dutch teen currently faces no charges, and under Aruban law, authorities can hold him until September 4, 2005, at which time he must be charged or released; and

WHEREAS, tourism accounts for 70 percent of the gross domestic product of Aruba; and

WHEREAS, the Dutch island receives some 728,000 visitors each year and an additional 550,000 cruise ship passengers; and WHEREAS, more than 70 percent of these tourists are from the United States; and

WHEREAS, currently, the Aruban officials have failed to crack down on the parties involved in this case; and

WHEREAS, we will not tolerate a lack of justice for an American citizen; now therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That we urge all Alabamians to boycott travel to Aruba.

Resolutions, Legislative
Alabama, State ofAruba Tourism

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