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Wyoming Senate adopts resolution honoring Alberta; trade and energy ties emphasized
Summary
The Wyoming Senate read and adopted a resolution Feb. 11 honoring Alberta, Canada, highlighting energy and trade links. Alberta's senior U.S. representative Nathan Cooper addressed the chamber and the resolution will be transmitted to Alberta's representatives.
The Wyoming Senate on Feb. 11 adopted a resolution recognizing Alberta, Canada, and praising the provinces’ long-standing trade and energy relationship.
Nathan Cooper, identified in the record as "Alberta's senior representative to the United States and former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta," addressed the Senate in support of deeper ties, saying, "Alberta and Wyoming are great friends and have so many shared relationships and cultural ties." He highlighted cross-border energy commerce and said Alberta sends substantial energy to the United States, arguing the relationship drives jobs and economic value.
The resolution, read aloud by the clerk, notes Wyoming exports "nearly $200 million, mostly energy and machinery, to Alberta" and lists energy companies and infrastructure named in the debate, including the Express Pipeline. It also cites a pipeline capacity figure provided during the reading: "capability of exporting 310,000 barrels of crude oil from Hardesty, Alberta to Casper, Wyoming each day." The resolution expresses the legislature's appreciation and directs a copy be transmitted to Nathan Cooper.
Senate President Bo Biteman signed the resolution on behalf of the chamber. The reading and the accompanying remarks drew applause from members and guests in the gallery, and senators recognized visiting delegations and other guests following the adoption.
The action was ceremonial; no committee referral or regulatory change was recorded with the resolution itself. The resolution text and the delegation's visit were entered into the Senate journal and will be transmitted as specified in the adopted language.
