Oregon's Capitol

Senate Room

Presenter John Kitzhaber

On Friday the 31st of March, 1995, Barks was honoured by the Senate of the State of Oregon as one of Oregon's most esteemed and legendary sons. The special Senate Joint Memorial was sponsored by Senator Brady Adams, who was a dedicated fan, and it passed unanimously. The honour was handed to Barks by Governor John Kitzhaber, who said: It's nice to finally meet you. You certainly entertained me! Later on, Kitzhaber disclosed that he had read his first Barks story when he was 10 years old, and that he had been a fan ever since!

THE PHOTO SESSION

During the reception, in which a large cake with a fine portrait of Donald Duck was consumed, Barks had the opportunity of presenting his latest painting Surprise Party at Memory Pond.

THE ARTICLES

In the days that followed Barks was mentioned in several Oregonian newspapers. This is one example from Daily Courier, the local newspaper from Barks' hometown Grants Pass.

THE MEMORIAL