REQUESTING THE ENERGY, MINERALS AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE FORT BAYARD MEDICAL CENTER AND ADJOINING PROPERTY TO DETERMINE IF IT SHOULD BE DESIGNATED A STATE PARK.

WHEREAS, state parks enhance the beauty, culture, economy and quality of life in New Mexico; and

WHEREAS, it is important to preserve the historical heritage of New Mexico; and

WHEREAS, the Ft. Bayard medical center is an historical building worthy of preserving; and

WHEREAS, a study is needed to collect more information on the Ft. Bayard medical center in order to determine if designating it a state park is the best method of preserving it;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that the energy, minerals and natural resources department be requested to conduct a study of the Ft. Bayard medical center to determine if it should be designated a state park; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be sent to the secretary of energy, minerals and natural resources.