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Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 113
BY REPRESENTATIVE EDWARDS
COMMENDATIONS: Commends members of the U.S. Army War College participating
in the Eisenhower Series College Program and welcomes them to La. in April of
2010
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON1
To commend the members of the United States Army War College participating in the2
Eisenhower Series College Program and to welcome them to Louisiana in April3
2010.4
WHEREAS, upon the memorable and historic occasion of their visit to the state of5
Louisiana, it is appropriate to commend and honor those from the United States Army War6
College participating in the Eisenhower Series College Program; and7
WHEREAS, the United States Army War College, located in Carlisle Barracks,8
Pennsylvania, represents the highest level of education offered by the military services and9
is designed to equip carefully selected senior officers and civilians with the competencies10
required of strategic leaders of the United States Armed Forces; and11
WHEREAS, more than three hundred students, including senior officers from all12
branches of the Armed Forces, senior civilian representatives from a variety of United States13
government agencies, and senior military officers from approximately forty foreign14
countries, attend a ten-month graduate-level course of study; and 15
WHEREAS, United States Army War College students examine national security16
issues and strategy development, regional affairs, current and future challenges for national17
defense, and the responsibilities of senior-level command, and students who successfully18
complete all the requisite requirements established by the Army War College for granting19
a degree are awarded the Master of Strategic Studies degree; and20 HLS 10RS-2025 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, annually, ten to twelve students at the United States Army War College1
participate in the Eisenhower Series College Program and travel outside Carlisle Barracks2
to engage in discussions with other students, academics, and the public about national3
security issues and the employment of military assets; and4
WHEREAS, for academic year 2010, participants in the Eisenhower Series College5
Program include Captain William G. Davis, Navy, director; Lieutenant Colonel David G.6
Bolgiano, Air Force, faculty instructor; and the following panel members: Colonel Donald7
E. Degidio, Jr., Army; Colonel Eric T. Judkins, Army; Colonel Jay R. Macklin, Army;8
Colonel Jeff Marlette, Army National Guard; Lieutenant Colonel Shaun McGrath, Air Force;9
Colonel Burl W. Randolph, Jr., Army; Lieutenant Colonel Alan F. Rebholz, Air Force;10
Commander Tim E. Riegle, Navy; Mr. J. Michael Sawyers, Army; Colonel Irving Smith III,11
Army; Colonel Steven Watt, Army; and Colonel Aaron A. Webster, Army; and12
WHEREAS, in April of 2010, Eisenhower Series College Program participants are13
visiting the Southeastern Louisiana University, the University of New Orleans, and the14
National World War II Museum in New Orleans; and15
WHEREAS, their actions and commitment uphold the highest traditions of the16
United States Armed Forces, and they bring tremendous pride to their families, their fellow17
citizens, and the United States of America; and18
WHEREAS, these individuals merit a special measure of commendation as they are19
welcomed with the utmost admiration and respect to the state of Louisiana.20
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby21
commend members of the United States Army War College participating in the Eisenhower22
Series College Program for their outstanding accomplishments, does hereby recognize and23
record for posterity their vital contributions and their tireless dedication to military24
excellence, does hereby express enduring appreciation for the tremendous honor they bring25
to the citizens of Louisiana upon their visit, does hereby sincerely welcome them to26
Louisiana, and does hereby extend to them best wishes for continued success in all of their27
future endeavors.28
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted29
to the director of the Eisenhower Series College Program.30 HLS 10RS-2025 ORIGINAL
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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Edwards HCR No. 113
Commends the members of the U.S. Army War College participating in the Eisenhower
Series College Program and welcomes them to La.