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  1. Overview: Wyoming State Constitutional Convention 1889
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  3. Committee:The Convention
  4. Session: 1889-09-02 12:00:00
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Wyoming State Constitutional Convention 1889

The Wyoming Constitution Convention began September 2, 1889 without the authorization from an enabling act. The articles were individually voted on, creating the final Constitution of Wyoming on September 30, 1889. It was later ratified on November 5, 1889.

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Session 5125: 1889-09-02 12:00:00

The delegates assembled. A Committee on Temporary Organization was appointed. The Convention received the report of the Committee on Temporary Organization and elected temporary officials of the Convention. A Committee on Credentials was then appointed and their report was received after a recess.

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Report of the Committee on Temporary Organization

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Hall of Constitutional Convention,

Capitol Building,

Cheyenne, Wyo., Sept. 2, 1889,

Your committee on temporary organization have had the matters referred to them under consideration, and respectfully report as follows:

For temporary president, H. S. Elliott of Johnson County.

For temporary secretary, J. K. Jeffrey of Laramie County.

We also request that Robt. C. Morris report the proceedings of the temporary organization.

M. N. GRANT, Chairman.

D. O. PRESTON, Secretary.

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