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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 19
BY REPRESENTATIVE FOIL
A RESOLUTION
To commend Rory and Maeve McCracken upon their receipt of Oceana's 2013 Ocean Hero
Award.
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend Rory and Maeve McCracken for their
heroic and courageous efforts after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which sent
millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico; and
WHEREAS, the Ocean Hero Award recognizes and celebrates exceptional
accomplishments in ocean conservation, advocacy, and education; and
WHEREAS, in the wake of the devastating Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Rory and
Maeve McCraken were so upset after they realized the hazardous and dangerous affects the
oil was having on the ecosystem of the Gulf Coast and that animals were dying, that they
started a website to raise money to help the recovery effort; and
WHEREAS, Rory and Maeve envisioned the website as a place to raise money to
donate to the cause and to let other young people know how they could help in the recovery
efforts as well; and
WHEREAS, through their relentless and consistent efforts, Rory and Maeve raised
eight thousand dollars to rescue and rehabilitate wildlife via the Louisiana Marine Mammal
and Sea Turtle Rescue Program; and
WHEREAS, the siblings have also published an illustrated ABC's book, G is for
Gulf, which features their own stories and illustrations, and have donated copies of the book
to elementary school libraries and classrooms in Louisiana, Florida, and Honduras; and
WHEREAS, Rory and Maeve presented some of their work at Louisiana State
University's "Ocean Commotion", which brings close to three thousand area students and
teachers to learn about the Gulf Coast; and ENROLLEDHR NO. 19
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WHEREAS, Rory and Maeve have also been making presentations to elementary
school students on sharks and aspire to help grow an artificial reef off of the Gulf Coast of
Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Rory and Maeve McCracken are among Louisiana's finest citizens, and
they merit the highest measure of commendation for their leadership and bravery in their
efforts protecting the ecosystem of the Gulf Coast that will rehabilitate, restore, beautify, and
enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Louisiana.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby recognize and express appreciation to Rory and Maeve
McCracken upon their selection as the recipients of Oceana's 2013 Ocean Hero Award, do
hereby record for posterity their amazing efforts in helping to protect the precious wildlife
of the Gulf Coast, and do hereby recognize the tremendous pride and honor that they bring
to their family, their community, and the entire state of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Rory and Maeve McCracken.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES