http://www.snopes.com/movies/films/dynamite.asp Claim: The State of Idaho passed a resolution commending Jared and Jerusha Hess for the production of their film Napoleon Dynamite. Status: True. (the State Legislature of Idaho has a sense of humor!) LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF IDAHO Fifty-eighth Legislature First Regular Session - 2005 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 29 BY WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION STATING LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND COMMENDING JARED AND JERUSHA HESS AND THE CITY OF PRESTON FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THE MOVIE "NAPOLEON DYNAMITE." Be It Resolved by the Legislature of the State of Idaho: WHEREAS, the State of Idaho recognizes the vision, talent and creativity of Jared and Jerusha Hess in the writing and production of "Napoleon Dynamite"; and WHEREAS, the scenic and beautiful City of Preston, County of Franklin and the State of Idaho are experiencing increased tourism and economic growth; and WHEREAS, filmmaker Jared Hess is a native Idahoan who was educated in the Idaho public school system; and WHEREAS, the Preston High School administration and staff, particularly the cafeteria staff, have enjoyed notoriety and worldwide attention; and WHEREAS, tater tots figure prominently in this film thus promoting Idaho's most famous export; and WHEREAS, the friendship between Napoleon and Pedro has furthered multiethnic relationships; and WHEREAS, Uncle Rico's football skills are a testament to Idaho athletics; and WHEREAS, Napoleon's bicycle and Kip's skateboard promote better air quality and carpooling as alternatives to fuel-dependent methods of transportation; and WHEREAS, Grandma's trip to the St. Anthony Sand Dunes highlights a long-honored Idaho vacation destination; and WHEREAS, Rico and Kip's Tupperware sales and Deb's keychains and glamour shots promote entrepreneurism and self-sufficiency in Idaho's small towns; and WHEREAS, Napoleon's artistic rendition of Trisha is an example of the importance of the visual arts in K-12 education; and WHEREAS, the schoolwide Preston High School student body elections foster an awareness in Idaho's youth of public service and civic duty; and WHEREAS, the "Happy Hands" club and the requirement that candidates for school president present a skit is an example of the importance of theater arts in K-12 education; and WHEREAS, Pedro's efforts to bake a cake for Summer illustrate the positive connection between culinary skills to lifelong relationships; and WHEREAS, Kip's relationship with LaFawnduh is a tribute to e-commerce and Idaho's technology-driven industry; and WHEREAS, Kip and LaFawnduh's wedding shows Idaho's commitment to healthy marriages; and WHEREAS, the prevalence of cooked steak as a primary food group pays tribute to Idaho's beef industry; and WHEREAS, Napoleon's tetherball dexterity emphasizes the importance of physical education in Idaho public schools; and WHEREAS, Tina the llama, the chickens with large talons, the 4-H milk cows, and the Honeymoon Stallion showcase Idaho's animal husbandry; and WHEREAS, any members of the House of Representatives or the Senate of the Legislature of the State of Idaho who choose to vote "Nay" on this concurrent resolution are "FREAKIN' IDIOTS!" and run the risk of having the "Worst Day of Their Lives!" NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the members of the First Regular Session of the Fifty-eighth Idaho Legislature, the House of Representatives and the Senate concurring therein, that we commend Jared and Jerusha Hess and the City of Preston for showcasing the positive aspects of Idaho's youth, rural culture, education system, athletics, economic prosperity and diversity. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we, the members of the House of Representatives and the Senate of the State of Idaho, advocate always following your heart, and thus we eagerly await the next cinematic undertaking of Idaho's Hess family. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives be, and she is hereby authorized and directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Jared and Jerusha Hess, the Mayor of the City of Preston and the Principal of Preston High School. Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Impact STATEMENT OF PURPOSE RS 15236 The purpose of this resolution is to recognize and commend Jared and Jerusha Hess for their cinematic talents by which they have increased the nation's awareness of Idaho.
WHEREAS, Uncle Rico's football skills are a testament to Idaho athletics; LMFAO...Powerhouse High School Football state....Idaho.... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAH
I was born in East Texas and lived in Houston for over 20 years. Let me be the first to say, all you assholes who are dissing Idaho, please stay the **** away from Idaho. It's pretty damn nice just the way it is.
Especially if your not white! J/K. Idaho is (at least partly) a wonderfuly beautiful place. It's wide open and isolated places, however, have the unfortunate tendancy to attract some very unplesant people (like Randy Weaver). In many ways it has the same sort of mix of good and bad as it's neighbor Oregon, but IMHO it's general public image suffers greatly in comparison to that state. Here, for instance, are some wonderfully picturesque Idaho photos: I'm also willing to bet that most of the lawmakers who voted for the resolution have never seen the film. People never vote against these sorts of fluff bills. That's why we have things like Bird Day, or National Hungarian-American's Day.
okay the guy who wrote that is from UTAH. . . . . need there be more said. Probably a jazz fan. Idaho is a nice place to live if you dont mind 4 seasons. But after living in California its getting hard for me to tolerate winter.
Actually, I retract my previous statement...how can you say anything bad about a state that has a football stadium with BLUE turf?
As long as this thread is back at the top.. Cour D Alene has one of the top golf courses I have ever played. They take you from the hotel to the course down Lake Cour D Alene in a 50' mohagany Chis Craft with blue leather uphostery and a brass observation dome and your forecaddy meets you at the dock in white coveralls. Very cush. It has the famous manmade floating Island Green and one of the holes is backed by 50,000 geraniums.
