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Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 174
BY REPRESENTATIVE HUTTER
COMMENDATIONS : Commends Jean Thompson upon her retirement from House
Legislative Services
A RESOLUTION1
To commend Jean Thompson upon her retirement from House Legislative Services.2
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend Jean Thompson upon her retirement from3
House Legislative Services and to recognize her significant contributions to the Louisiana4
House of Representatives; and5
WHEREAS, Jean Thompson, an integral member of the staff of the Louisiana House6
of Representatives for nearly three decades, is retiring in June of 2010 from her position as7
a legislative analyst with the House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public8
Works; and9
WHEREAS, on December 1, 1981, Jean began her long and highly productive career10
with the House as a central staff analyst in the Fiscal Division; on January 19, 1999, she was11
assigned to staff the House Committee on Agriculture, and on September 12, 2000, she12
transferred to the staff of the House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public13
Works and served in that capacity until her retirement; and14
WHEREAS, Jean served with great distinction as a House staffer, working15
steadfastly to provide outstanding assistance to House members and staff; and16
WHEREAS, a graduate of Carrie Martin High School and Southern University,17
where she received a bachelor of arts in political science degree in 1971 and a master of18
social science degree in 1972, before starting her career at the Louisiana House of19
Representatives, Jean served as a research analyst with the United Way in Minnesota; and20 HLS 10RS-5451 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, in addition to her professional contributions, Jean is active in her1
community and serves as the president of the Home Mission of Mount Gideon Baptist2
Church; and3
WHEREAS, Jean will never be forgotten by the members and staff of the House,4
many of whom have had the opportunity to know her as a friend and mentor, and they will5
remember her excellence as an analyst and her readiness to assist in whatever project might6
benefit from her vast experience; they will miss not only Jean's fine professional abilities but7
also her humor, kindness, intelligence, and integrity; and8
WHEREAS, Jean Thompson merits the commendation, congratulations, and deep9
appreciation of the members and staff of the House, who will long benefit from her singular10
legacy.11
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the12
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Jean Thompson upon her retirement from13
House Legislative Services, does hereby recognize and record for posterity Jean's singular14
contributions to the House and to its members and staff through the friendship, leadership,15
and able assistance she generously gave to all who worked with her, does hereby express to16
Jean sincere thanks for more than twenty-eight years of dedicated service, and does hereby17
extend to her every good wish for success and happiness in all of her future endeavors.18
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted19
to Jean Thompson.20
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)]
Hutter HR No. 174
Commends Jean Thompson upon her retirement from House Legislative Services.