2017 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 223
BY SENATORS MORRELL, MIZELL AND PETERSON
A RESOLUTION
To establish a special committee to conduct a cooperative study on the preservation of
historical markers to determine the feasability of proposing legislation.
WHEREAS, the preservation of significant historical markers is important to foster
and promote, education, history, and culture; and
WHEREAS, it is important to protect aspects of the our state's history in honor of the
many efforts of our ancestors; and
WHEREAS, it is also important to preserve historic markers as an educational tool
so that we may learn from past achievements and glean lessons from past failures; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Senate to respect the autonomy of cities,
municipalities, and parishes while establishing a process for the preservation or relocation
of historically significant markers; and
WHEREAS, once a cooperative study is conducted on the preservation of historical
markers, legislators will ascertain the feasability of proposing legislation that would provide
a comprehensive process for preservation and relocation of historical markers.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
hereby establishes a special committee to conduct a cooperative study on the preservation
of historical markers to determine the feasability of proposing legislation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the chair of the Senate Committee on Senate and
Governmental Affairs shall serve as the chair of the special committee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the president of the Louisiana State Senate shall
appoint three additional members of the Senate to serve on the special committee.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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