(WWL.com)
New Orleans Senator Wesley Bishop is introducing legislation to see the interstate adopt the moniker the “Who Dat Nation Highway.” Bishop said the nearly 275 mile stretch of Interstate 10 that runs through South Louisiana would be rebranded in an effort to pay homage to the fans of the Black and Gold.
“The second you hit the Louisiana state line, no matter whether you are coming from Texas or Mississippi, you’ll realize that you are on Who Dat Nation Highway and that the Saints are the number one team in the country, we’re the number one fans in the world,” said Bishop
Bishop said the idea spawned from being upset about how the NFC title game played out and says the Saints fan are the best fan base on the planet.
“When the situation occurred and we were robbed of our Super Bowl chance, it really just lingered with me a long time and I wanted to figure out a way to do something,” said Bishop.
Bishop said nothing brings together the Bayou state quite like the Saints.
“Those parish lines mean nothing when it comes to the love and admiration the people of Louisiana have for the New Orleans Saints,” said Bishop.
The bill will be debated in the upcoming Regular Legislative Session which begins Monday, April 8. If passed, the measure will become effective August 1, 2019, just in time for football season. To view this bill, please visit www.legis.la.gov.