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Proceedings and Debates of the 1967 Constitutional Convention
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10,423

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a chance to support an amendment putting in the State

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Superintendent of Schools appointed by the Board of

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Education.

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The reason for this has been said many times,

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but I do know of many States where their superintendent

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is so embroiled in politics that it is quite detrimental

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to their system.

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I think that when our superintendent makes a

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decision, it should be with the thoughts of what is best

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for our children in his mind, not how will the governor

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think and how will the next election turn out.

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I would urge you to support this amendment .

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THE CHAIRMAN: Are you ready for the question?

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The Clerk will ring the quorum bell. The question arises

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on the adoption of Amendment No . 2 . A vote Aye is a vote

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in favor of the amendment. A vote No is a vote against

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the amendment. Cast your votes.

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Has every delegate voted? Does any delegate

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desire to change his vote?

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The Clerk will record the vote.

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There being 52 votes in the affirmative and 72

 

 

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