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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 88
BY REPRESENTATIVE ANDERS
A RESOLUTION
To designate April 27 through May 4, 2014, as Soil and Water Stewardship Week at the
legislature.
WHEREAS, the landscape of Louisiana reflects productive farm and grasslands,
stately forests, meandering streams and bayous, thriving wetlands, abundant wildlife, and
rural and urban communities; and
WHEREAS, the air we breathe, the water we drink, the soil from which we grow our
food, fiber, and forest products, and the diverse habitat supporting a myriad of wildlife, all
contribute to Louisiana's quality of life and prosperity; and
WHEREAS, soil and water are two of the most essential natural resources, and the
quality of life for all of our citizens depends on wise stewardship of our soil and water
resources; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources
Conservation Service, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, the State Soil
and Water Conservation Commission, and local soil and water conservation districts work
in partnership to help Louisiana's private landowners and managers conserve and protect
soil, water, and other natural resources; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana's forty-four soil and water conservation districts, administered
by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, office of soil and water
conservation, work hand-in-hand with the United States Department of Agriculture, Natural
Resources Conservation Service to deliver conservation programs to private landowners and
managers and educate citizens of all ages about conserving soil and water resources.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana, in full appreciation of the value of soil and water resources to the
citizens of the state and desiring to honor those who protect it, does hereby proclaim April ENROLLEDHR NO. 88
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27 through May 4, 2014, as Soil and Water Stewardship Week at the legislature, urge its
citizens to recognize the significance of our soil and water resources, and commend our
conservation partnership in their efforts to help citizens preserve these resources for
generations to come.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, office of soil and water
conservation.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES