HLS 111ES-285 ORIGINAL
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First Extraordinary Session, 2011
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 12
BY REPRESENTATIVE BROSSETT
COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Consulate General of Ecuador upon reopening in
New Orleans
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON1
To commend the Consulate General of Ecuador upon reopening in New Orleans.2
WHEREAS, on Tuesday, March 29, 2011, the Consulate General of Ecuador3
reopened in the city of New Orleans, and it is appropriate to recognize this significant4
occasion; and5
WHEREAS, Ecuador previously had a consulate in New Orleans, but it had been6
closed since 2006; and 7
WHEREAS, the consulate plans to serve approximately ten thousand Ecuadoreans8
living in Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi; and9
WHEREAS, Luis Quinones has been named consul general for New Orleans; and10
WHEREAS, the consulate's reopening is a memorable and historic event for the city11
of New Orleans and its Ecuadorean residents that merits special acknowledgment. 12
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana hereby13
commends Consulate General of Ecuador upon reopening in New Orleans.14
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted15
to Ecuador's consul general for New Orleans.16 HLS 111ES-285 ORIGINAL
HCR NO. 12
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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)]
Brossett HCR No. 12
Commends the Consulate General of Ecuador upon reopening in New Orleans.