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2018 Regular Session
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 104
BY REPRESENTATIVE STEVE CARTER
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To urge and request the Department of Transportation and Development to make
improvements to the appearance of state entry points on interstate highways.
WHEREAS, Louisiana is a state comprised of the natural beauty of its waterways
and architecture of its cities and when people enter the state its beauty should be reflected
at its entry points; and
WHEREAS, the first impression of a state is its entry points of interest and the entry
points to Louisiana are the gateways for visitors and traveling Louisianians alike to revel in
all that Louisiana has to offer; and
WHEREAS, as visitors enter, traverse, and exit the state, they should be presented
with a positive image of what's to come and a longing desire to visit again; and
WHEREAS, the dumping of waste not only degrades Louisiana's unparalleled natural
beauty, but also negatively effects the state's environmental protection and economic
development efforts; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana is a frequent travel destination, as evidenced by the billions
of dollars generated annually, for visitors domestically and abroad and the state's entry
points should be aesthetically pleasing; and
WHEREAS, littering has become a pervasive problem that negatively impacts the
environment, tourism, economic viability, and overall quality of life of citizens and visitors
throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, cities that are clean have made substantial investments in beautification
and infrastructure that make disposal of litter effortless and landscape maintenance a
priority; and
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WHEREAS, the state's appearance has an impact on potential tourism revenue and
the state could maximize the benefits of its tourism industry if the state's unique resources
are presented in an attractive manner, which includes having clean and visually appealing
state entry points; and
WHEREAS, there is a noticeable change in landscape upkeep once motorists cross
the Louisiana state line, and enhancing the appearance of state entry points is a feasible
method to begin creating a more inviting Louisiana.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
urge and request the Department of Transportation and Development to make improvements
to all state entry points on interstate highways across the state by way of litter clean up and
landscape maintenance in an effort to preserve Louisiana's historical beauty.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
secretary of the Department of Transportation and Development.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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