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H.CON.RES.54 Expressing the support of Congress for the creation of a National Hurricane Museum and Science Center in Southwest Louisiana.

An effort is underway in Louisiana to create and develop a National Hurricane Museum and Science Center. The effort aims at “showcasing the intrinsic qualities that make Louisiana a one-of-a-kind experience is the mission of the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road,” The preamble notes.

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Sponsor:  Rep. Charles W. Boustany, Jr. (R-LA-7^th)

Vote: Passed House by voice vote June 5, 2007

Cost to the taxpayers: No discernible cost

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Whereas the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road District Board of Commissioners has begun to create and develop a National Hurricane Museum and Science Center in the southwest Louisiana area;

Whereas protecting, preserving, and showcasing the intrinsic qualities that make Louisiana a one-of-a-kind experience is the mission of the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road;

Whereas the horrific experience and the devastation long-term effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita will play a major role in the history of the United States;

Whereas a science center of this caliber will educate and motivate young and old in the fields of meteorology, environmental science, sociology, conservation, economics, history, communications, and engineering;

Whereas it is only appropriate that the effects of hurricanes and the rebuilding efforts be captured in a comprehensive center such as a National Hurricane Museum and Science Center to interpret the effects of hurricanes in and outside of Louisiana; and

Whereas it is critical that the history of past hurricanes be preserved so that all people in the United States can learn from this history: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That Congress supports and encourages the creation of a National Hurricane Museum and Science Center in southwest Louisiana.

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