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Jeanne Schneider -Save the Delta Queen...DBQ's responsiblity!
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Date: 10/25/2007 1:36 PM
Subject: Save the Delta Queen...DBQ's responsiblity!
The Delta Queen has been a huge part of DBQ's history. I would suggest that you as the mayor, and council members create a
declaration on behalf of the city and citizens of DBQ, in support of saving this piece of AMERICANA, as well as our city's
history. This declaration needs to be submitted to the local representatives, and Congress, in support of the Current bill HR
3852.
Representative Steve Chabot of Ohio has introduced a bill, H.R. 3852, that would exempt the Delta Queen from
the provisions of the 1966 Safety at Sea Law for another 10 years and allow her to continue in operation as an
overnight passenger vessel on America's inland waterways. As of this writing, co-sponsors of the bill are
Representatives W. Todd Akin (MO), Richard H. Baker (LA), Marsha Blackburn (TN), Wm. Lacy Clay (MO), Jo
Ann Emerson (MO), Kenny C. Hulshof (MO), Ron Kind (1IVI), Jean Schmidt (OH), Timothy J. Waltz (MN), Zach
Wamp (TN), and Ed Whitfield (Kl~.
As you can see there is no support from representative or congress from the following upper Mississippi river
states.
IOWA
ILLINOIS
WISCONSIN
WHY?
Since it has been noted that tourism equals DBQ is has become obvious it is the City's responsibility to fight this
battle.
Lastly, if by chance the Delta Queen gets the AXE. I know of an Ice Harbor that is losing it's gambling boat... The
upper Mississippi River Museum, The Grand River Center,... The Dena Queen? A perfect fit! And oh yeah we
have a former DQ calliope player living right in town, he'd surety play for little to nothing!
Please watch for details on the Save the Detta Queen press conference scheduled for 10/26 at 12:30 on the
waterfront in Cincinnati, Oh
Neal Kapp
SAVE THE DELTA QUEEN
This Historic Landmark needs your help!
Find out what you can do, at
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