HLS 10RS-3840 ORIGINAL
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Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 153
BY REPRESENTATIVE DOVE
COASTAL RES/WETLANDS: Recognizes Tuesday, May 11, 2010, as Coastal Day at the
legislature
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON1
To recognize Tuesday, May 11, 2010, as Coastal Day at the Louisiana Legislature.2
WHEREAS, Louisiana's coast - its communities, businesses and natural resources -3
are of the utmost importance to the cultural welfare and economy of the state; and4
WHEREAS, the health and sustainability of our coastal area is threatened by storm5
surge, saltwater intrusion, subsidence, sea level rise, and other natural and man-made6
influences; and7
WHEREAS, Louisiana's coast can be sustained through the establishment of an8
integrated system of protection and restoration; and9
WHEREAS, over the past several years, the state has enjoyed great success in10
reducing land loss rates and improving hurricane protection along the coast through the11
coordinated efforts of integrated coastal protection; and 12
WHEREAS, the establishment and expansion of this system of integrated coastal13
protection in the coming years will require continued robust funding and efficient program14
administration from federal, state, and local governments; and15
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to set aside a special day to recognize the value of16
Louisiana's coast, highlight the challenges it faces, and support the work needed to sustain17
the coast.18
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby19
recognize Tuesday, May 11, 2010, as Coastal Day at the Louisiana Legislature.20 HLS 10RS-3840 ORIGINAL
HCR NO. 153
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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Dove HCR No. 153
Recognizes Tuesday, May 11, 2010, as Coastal Day at the La. Legislature.