Senator Lisa Murkowski speaks on the Senate Floor on 7/25/18 to honor Marge Mullen, who moved to Soldotna, Alaska in 1947 to stake a homestead with her late husband Frank. During the upcoming "2018 Soldotna Progress Days," Marge will be honored as the first female homesteader in Soldotna. Marge is receiving a Soldotna City Proclamation on Friday, July 27th at 4pm at the Soldotna Homestead Museum. July 27, 2018 will be revered as "Marge Mullen Appreciation Day!" Marge will then be honored as this year's Grand Marshall of the Soldotna Progress Days' Parade. The Parade begins at 11am at Soldotna High School, travels down Marydale Ave., turns right on to Binkley St., and disperses at Shady Lane. The Judges' Stand will be in front of the Borough Building on Binkley St.

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Peninsula Clarion Article, 7/21/18
Past and Present: Homesteaders Offer Perspective on Progress Days
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One Alaska Update, 7/30/18
Celebrating Homesteaders of the Last Frontier
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