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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 34
Whereas, the Newtonia Battlefields, located in the
village of Newtonia, in Newton County, Missouri, was the
site of two Civil War battles; and
Whereas, the First Battle of Newtonia, occurring on
September 30, 1862, was the first battle in which organized
Union and Confederate regiments of American Indian soldiers
were directed to fight against each other; and
Whereas, the Second Battle of Newtonia, occurring on
October 28, 1864, was the final battle and defeat of
Confederate General Sterling Price's Missouri Expedition of
1864; and
Whereas, the Second Battle of Newtonia was the fina l
battle of the Civil War in the highly contested state of
Missouri and ensured that the state of Missouri remained
under Union control; and
Whereas, the historical importance of the Newtonia
Battlefields is exemplified by its designation on the
National Register of Historic Places; and
Whereas, it has been a priority of the local community
to maintain a high level of integrity of the site of the
Newtonia Battlefields; and
Whereas, the inclusion of the Newtonia Battlefields as
a part of the National Park Service will continue the
preservation of the site; and
Whereas, the history of the Newtonia Battlefields is
important to gaining a better understanding of the deadliest
war in United States history; and
Whereas, the expansion of the neighboring Wilson's
Creek National Battlefield to include the Newtonia
Battlefields will protect and enhance opportunities for the
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public to learn about the historical significance of
Missouri and its citizens during the Civil War; and
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the members of the
Missouri Senate, One Hundred First General Assembly, Second
Regular Session, the House of Representatives concurring
therein, hereby call on the United States Congress to enact
legislation allowing the United States Department of
Interior to increase the size of Wilson's Creek National
Battlefields to include the land containing the site of the
Newtonia Battlefields in order to preserve the history of
the Civil War; and
Be It Further Resolved that the members of the Missouri
General Assembly, hereby call on all members of the Missouri
Congressional delegation to lend their influence to the
enactment of legislation allowing for the addition of the
Newtonia Battlefields to the National Park System; and
Be It Further Resolved that the Secretary of the Senate
be instructed to prepare properly inscribed copies of this
resolution for each member of the Missouri Congressional
delegation.