ENROLLED Page 1 of 1 Regular Session, 2010 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 153 BY REPRESENTATIVE DOVE A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON To recognize Tuesday, May 11, 2010, as Coastal Day at the Louisiana Legislature. WHEREAS, Louisiana's coast - its communities, businesses, and natural resources - are of the utmost importance to the cultural welfare and economy of the state; and WHEREAS, the health and sustainability of our coastal area is threatened by storm surge, saltwater intrusion, subsidence, sea level rise, and other natural and man-made influences; and WHEREAS, Louisiana's coast can be sustained through the establishment of an integrated system of protection and restoration; and WHEREAS, over the past several years, the state has enjoyed great success in reducing land loss rates and improving hurricane protection along the coast through the coordinated efforts of integrated coastal protection; and WHEREAS, the establishment and expansion of this system of integrated coastal protection in the coming years will require continued robust funding and efficient program administration from federal, state, and local governments; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate to set aside a special day to recognize the value of Louisiana's coast, highlight the challenges it faces, and support the work needed to sustain the coast. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby recognize Tuesday, May 11, 2010, as Coastal Day at the Louisiana Legislature. SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE