On April Fools Day, 1971, Texas legislator Tom Moore pranked his fellow lawmakers by introducing a motion to honour one Albert DeSalvo - The Boston Stranger.
The resolution passed unanimously.
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Quote:This compassionate gentleman's dedication and devotion to his work has enabled the weak and the lonely throughout the nation to achieve and maintain a new degree of concern for their future. He has been officially recognized by the state of Massachusetts for his noted activities and unconventional techniques involving population control and applied psychology.
The resolution passed unanimously.
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‘I can’t be having with this.’ - Esmeralda Weatherwax
