ENROLLED
2023 Regular Session
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 131
BY REPRESENTATIVES MCFARLAND, FRIEMAN, MCCORMICK, MCMAHEN,
CHARLES OWEN, RISER, ROMERO, AND SCHAMERHORN
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To memorialize the United States Congress to take such actions as are necessary to codify
the terminology of "solar compound" and "wind installation" in lieu of "solar farm"
and "wind farm."
WHEREAS, the state of Louisiana is a proud agricultural state that values the
importance of farming and the production of crops; and
WHEREAS, the development of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind
power has become increasingly important in reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and
protecting our environment; and
WHEREAS, the terminology used to describe these renewable energy sources is
important in accurately conveying their purpose and function; and
WHEREAS, the terms "solar farm" and "wind farm" are misleading and inaccurate
because they do not produce food or other crops; and
WHEREAS, the use of these terms can cause confusion and misrepresentation of the
purpose of these installations; and
WHEREAS, Congress has always supported farming and the agricultural industry.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Louisiana Legislature does hereby
memorialize the United States Congress to take such actions as are necessary to codify the
terminology of "solar compound" and "wind installation" in lieu of "solar farm" and "wind
farm" to accurately reflect the purpose and function of these renewable energy sources.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
presiding officers of the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Congress of the
United States of America, the president of the United States, the governor of Louisiana, and
to each member of the Louisiana congressional delegation.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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