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OH HCR33

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

5/18/2016

Primary Sponsor

Gary Scherer

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Origin

House of Representatives

131st General Assembly (2015-2016)

AI Summary

  • Expresses support for nominating the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognizing them as having universal cultural significance.

  • Identifies the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks located in Warren, Ross, and Licking Counties as the epicenter of an American Indian culture from approximately 2,000 years ago, featuring precise geometric earthwork constructions and artifacts from distant sources including the Atlantic coast and Rocky Mountains.

  • Notes that Newark Earthworks and Fort Ancient sites are owned by the Ohio History Connection and listed as National Historic Landmarks, while Hopeton, High Bank, Seip, Mound City, and Hopewell Mound Group are owned by the National Park Service and also listed as National Historic Landmarks.

  • States that World Heritage Site designation would attract significant domestic and international tourism, resulting in millions of dollars in increased spending and investment to the region.

  • Directs the House Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to the Director of the United States Department of the Interior, Ohio's Congressional delegation members, and Ohio news media.

Legislative Description

Supports Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks as World Heritage Site

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Energy and Natural Resources

9/28/2016

Committee Referrals

Energy and Natural Resources9/28/2016
Agriculture and Rural Development4/13/2016

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