Minnesota Session Laws - 1986, Regular Session

  

                         Laws of Minnesota 1986 

                       RESOLUTION 7-H.F.No. 1971 
 A resolution memorializing the President and Congress 
of the United States to enact the Mississippi River 
National Heritage Corridor Act of 1986.  
    WHEREAS, the Mississippi River traverses ten states and has 
a profound impact on the commerce, tourism, and manufacturing in 
those states; and 
    WHEREAS, the river's course is abundant in historical 
sites, natural areas, wildlife refuges, industrial sites, 
population centers, and other areas that are integral to our 
national heritage; and 
    WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the federal government 
undertake significant efforts to retain, enhance, and interpret, 
for present and future generations, the cultural, historical, 
natural, recreational, and economic resources of the corridor 
that are consistent with industrial and economic growth; and 
    WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States is considering 
the Mississippi River National Heritage Corridor Act of 1986 
that, if adopted, will ensure that the above activities in the 
corridor will be instituted; NOW, THEREFORE, 
    BE IT RESOLVED by the Legislature of the State of Minnesota 
that it urges the Congress of United States to immediately 
enact, and the President of the United States approve, the 
Mississippi River National Heritage Corridor Act of 1986.  
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of State of the 
State of Minnesota is directed to prepare certified copies of 
this memorial and transmit them to the President of the United 
States, the President and Secretary of the United States Senate, 
the Speaker and Chief Clerk of the United States House of 
Representatives, and to Minnesota's Senators and Representatives 
in Congress. 
    Approved March 24, 1986