Former State Legislator Willie Hensley to Lecture On Board Princess Ship
Noted Alaskan will Offer Unique Perspective on State's History
Santa Clarita, CA (Vocus/PRWEB ) April 15, 2009 -- Respected elder Inupiat Alaskan and retired Alaska Congressman and Senator of the Alaska State Legislature, Willie Hensley, will be a special guest lecturer aboard one of Princess Cruises' first voyages of the Alaska season. Sailing aboard Coral Princess May 18, Hensley will provide passengers with his unique perspective on growing up in pre-statehood Alaska, the history of Alaska's establishment as a state, and the Alaska Native Land Claims Act, which resulted in the formation of Alaska's Native Corporations.
Hensley will also talk about growing up above the Arctic Circle in a sod hut on the permafrost, and his experiences with subsistence hunting and fishing in the 1940s.
"We're honored that Willie Hensley accepted our invitation to share his rich and colorful experiences with our passengers," said Charlie Ball, senior vice president of Princess Cruises and president of Princess Tours, who added that this will be Hensley's only cruise ship appearance this summer. "His personal perspective is sure to add considerably to their understanding and appreciation for this amazing state."
In addition to his roles in the Alaska state legislature, Hensley was Commerce Commissioner, and served on the Oil and Gas Policy Council, on the board of the Alaska Railroad Corporation, and on the Alaska Industrial Development Authority.
The author of a book about his childhood in pre-statehood Alaska, Hensley will also be available to sign copies of his memoir, "Fifty Miles from Tomorrow." The book, his personal account of growing up pre-pipeline Alaska, paints a picture of a state that is very different from today.
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About Princess Cruises and Tours:
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess is a global cruise and tour company operating a fleet of 17 modern ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided in an environment of exceptional customer service. Princess is a leader in Alaska vacations, offering immersive land/sea vacations that feature the state's "must see" attractions, including Glacier Bay National Park and Denali National Park. Princess owns and operates five wilderness lodges nestled in scenic riverside locations throughout the state, as well as a fleet of deluxe motorcoaches and glass-domed Princess railcars - giving travelers the opportunity to combine cruise, rail and lodge options to see all the best of Alaska. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).
Princess Cruises is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each guest, and a commitment to quality and value, our member lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. Together we offer exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world's most desirable destinations.
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Karen Candy, 661-753-1540
Julie Benson, 661-753-1530
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