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III 110th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 54 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 7, 2007 Received and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the support of Congress for the creation of a National Hurricane Museum and Science Center in Southwest Louisiana.

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

That Congress supports and encourages the creation of a National Hurricane Museum and Science Center in southwest Louisiana.

Passed the House of Representatives June 5, 2007. Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk.Deborah M. Spriggs, Deputy Clerk.