2017 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 54
BY SENATOR CHABERT
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To recognize Monday, May 22, 2017, as "LUMCON Day" at the Louisiana State Capitol
and to commend the members of the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium for
Research and Education.
WHEREAS, it is with great pride that the Legislature of Louisiana commends the
members of the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium for Research and Education
(LUMCON), the state's greatest marine science asset with the mission to promote, facilitate,
and conduct research and education collaborations among Louisiana's universities in marine
and coastal sciences relevant to the sustainability of coastal and marine environments of the
Gulf of Mexico; and
WHEREAS, founded in 1979, LUMCON has become a leading marine research and
education consortium that stimulates, coordinates, and facilitates scientific research among
the marine science and education programs within Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, LUMCON connects its members to enhance research collaboration and
exchange partnerships by removing barriers for collaboration and leveraging group
knowledge, bolstering marine research of scientists, providing infrastructure needed for its
members, providing and creating innovative science-infused field and skill courses,
continuing to build tools and processes needed for a healthy consortium, and expanding its
network; and
WHEREAS, LUMCON is transforming marine science in Louisiana by contributing
to science and conservation in meaningful and profound ways through leveraging of assets
like the DeFelice Marine Center, a world-class fleet of research vessels, and an
environmental monitoring program; and
WHEREAS, LUMCON operates and maintains one of the largest fleets of research
vessels along the Gulf of Mexico; and with a long and distinguished career of service,
LUMCON's marine operations are unmatched in the Gulf of Mexico and have gained respect
from researchers and educators worldwide; and
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WHEREAS, the R/V Pelican is the flagship of LUMCON's research fleet and is
outfitted to conduct a variety of oceanographic research missions; the reliability, utility, and
seaworthiness of the vessel and crew are well demonstrated since 1985, and is heralded by
the scientific community; and often referred to by oceanographers as the "Workhorse of the
Gulf", the R/V Pelican has a long track record of excellence in scientific research; and
WHEREAS, LUMCON is committed to strengthening the marine science community
through education and outreach initiatives; and
WHEREAS, LUMCON's education program purpose is to enable the development
of the next generation of marine scientists and ocean-literate citizens by providing
meaningful and relevant place-based and skill-based experiences for all, while aiming to
have significant impact on Louisiana's diverse citizenry including those populations
underrepresented and underserved in marine science; and
WHEREAS, LUMCON is currently finalizing a strategic plan to guide the
organization to a position of greater service, science, and sustainability; and
WHEREAS, LUMCON stands strong on its values of highest quality of education
programs, scientific inquiry, academic integrity, exchange of ideas and information,
opportunities for students who are underrepresented in marine science, and increasing
societal awareness of the environmental, economic, and cultural values of Louisiana's coast.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
recognize Monday, May 22, 2017, as "LUMCON Day" at the Louisiana State Capitol and
does hereby commend and express enduring appreciation to the members of LUMCON for
the tremendous honor and pride they bring to the state of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
Louisiana Board of Regents.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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