Greetings, If you aren't aware, the California Historic Cemetery Alliance (CHCA) was formed in January of 1999. Last year we sponsored AB 1779 which would have created the California Historic Cemetery Commission to locate and catalogue all historic cemeteries in the State. Gov. Davis vetoed it even though it had almost unanimous support in both legislative houses. Leslie Devlin's message about the obscure Granite Springs Cemetery brings to light that there must be others out there that those in Mariposa County know about. We would appreciate your sharing your information so we can add them to the cemetery registry we are compiling in advance of the creation of the State commission. Assemblyman Anthony Pescetti (Sacramento) is going to re-introduce AB 1779 and we are planning to work with the Governor's office to see what it is exactly he objected to in the previous session's bill. If you support such an idea, please go to the California State Assembly website, look up Assemblyman Pescetti's email address and send a supporting statement. For more information about the CHCA, please contact Dr. Bob LaPerriere at chca@inreach.com. Our web page (still under construction) is located at www.califhistcemeteries.org. We hope some of you will join us in our efforts to protect and preserve these historic and cultural resources. Sue Silver, President El Dorado County Pioneer Cemeteries Commission (a Calif. Non-Profit Corporation) Member, California Historic Cemetery Alliance ssilver1951@jps.net