SR1202 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The Mississippi and Illinois Rivers carry millions of tons of essential goods for domestic use and national exports; and

WHEREAS, The Mississippi River carries many billions of dollars worth of goods annually; and

WHEREAS, Shipping by waterways is a very efficient and economical way to transport goods; and

WHEREAS, Failing to dredge the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers has and will continue to severely impact transportation and commerce along the rivers; and

WHEREAS, The United States Army Corps of Engineers is authorized to dredge various segments of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers if certain conditions have been met; and

WHEREAS, Conditions exist within the State that necessitate the Army Corps of Engineers to investigate whether dredging of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers is appropriate and necessary; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we encourage the United States Army Corps of Engineers to continue and expand current dredging practices in the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers where appropriate; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be delivered to the United States Army Corps of Engineers.