HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11
(By Delegate Louisos)
[Introduced January 28, 2004; referred to the
Committee on Rules.]
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study
the causes of the devastating flooding in southern West
Virginia.
Whereas, West Virginia families in the southern part of the
state have been ravaged by repeated flooding; and
Whereas, Some West Virginia residents have lost their lives due
to the flooding and a great number of others have lost their homes
and possessions; and
Whereas, The nearly constant rebuilding of southern West
Virginia communities after flooding has a large impact on the West
Virginia economy; and
Whereas, The causes of this continuing problem should be
analyzed to determine if it is primarily a natural phenomenon
resulting from excessive rain, or whether industrial activities
such as clear cutting, surface mining and land development are
significantly contributing to the flooding problem; therefore, be
it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the causes of the devastating
flooding in southern West Virginia; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2005, on
its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts
of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this
study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be
paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on
Government and Finance.
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