The resolution calls on the United States Congress to take necessary actions to provide funding for the sheriffs' offices in the parishes surrounding the Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana. This forest, which spans seven parishes and encompasses over 600,000 acres, is federally owned and managed. However, local sheriffs' offices are responsible for patrolling the area and responding to emergencies, which places a significant financial burden on these local law enforcement agencies.

The resolution highlights the inadequacy of current federal funding, specifically the Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT), which are intended to help local governments offset losses from non-taxable federal land. With only about $400,000 available for national forests, the funding is insufficient to support the necessary patrols and emergency responses in the Kisatchie National Forest. Therefore, the resolution urges Congress to allocate more resources to assist local sheriffs in fulfilling their responsibilities in this area. A copy of the resolution will be sent to relevant congressional leaders and Louisiana's congressional delegation.