Senate Resolution 20 - Introduced SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 20 BY SHIPLEY , ROZENBOOM , KAPUCIAN , and ZUMBACH A Resolution urging an investigation and review of the 1 actions of the Army Corps of Engineers related to 2 flood control in Western Iowa and a request that the 3 Army Corps of Engineers be required to return to its 4 primary mission of flood control. 5 WHEREAS, the State of Iowa has experienced tragedy 6 after tragedy related to flooding on the western side 7 of the state; and 8 WHEREAS, the State of Iowa has experienced financial 9 hardship time and time again resulting from flooding on 10 the western side of the state; and 11 WHEREAS, Iowans have dealt with flood-related 12 catastrophes due to irresponsible management by the 13 Army Corps of Engineers; and 14 WHEREAS, individuals have suffered loss of treasure 15 and livelihood due to mismanagement of our natural 16 resources; and 17 WHEREAS, the federal district court ruled in 18 March 2018 that the Army Corps of Engineers has not 19 followed the direction of its original mission of flood 20 control; NOW THEREFORE, 21 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the Senate hereby 22 strongly encourages our federal delegation of elected 23 officials to pursue an investigation and a complete 24 review of the activities, including a review of the 25 rules and regulations related to flood control, of the 26 Army Corps of Engineers; and 27 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Army Corps of 28 -1- LSB 2811XS (2) 88 as/rn 1/ 2