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Regular Session, 2011
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 151
BY REPRESENTATIVE ELLINGTON
COMMENDATIONS: Commends Dr. Ken Ward for his commitment and contributions to
the La. House of Representatives
A RESOLUTION1
To commend Dr. Ken Ward, legislative ethicist and coordinator of chaplain services, for his2
dedicated services to the Louisiana House of Representatives.3
WHEREAS, in 1976 Dr. Ken Ward left his teaching role at the Louisiana State4
University in Baton Rouge to join the Louisiana Moral and Civic Foundation, which was5
organized in 1942 for the purpose of helping people of all faiths and those without faith to6
work together to make a better Louisiana, as director of the legal and legislative division,7
and he became executive director, soon thereafter; and8
WHEREAS, Dr. Ken Ward is uniquely qualified to work with and for the legislature9
by his formal study, earning his doctor of philosophy degree from Louisiana State University10
and publishing his dissertation on the topic of legislative ethics, his hands-on experience of11
monitoring and interacting with the legislative process for over 35 years, and his genuine12
dedication to and love for the members of the Louisiana Legislature; and 13
WHEREAS, members of the House of Representatives often attribute Dr. Ken14
Ward's assistance in understanding some of the complex issues that face them, and his15
presence in the house chamber as a positive influence on the decorum and spirit of civility16
and corporation; and17
WHEREAS, it is appropriate for the members of this House of Representatives to18
extend sincere appreciation to Dr. Ken Ward for his dedicated services as ethicist and19
coordinator of chaplain services, and for the unwavering integrity, wisdom, and respect that20
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the1
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby extend to Dr. Ken Ward our heartfelt appreciation and2
best wishes for his continued success as legislative ethicist and coordinator of chaplain3
services for the Louisiana House of Representatives and in all of his endeavors.4
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted5
to Dr. Ken Ward.6
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)]
Ellington HR No. 151
Commends Dr. Ken Ward, legislative ethicist and coordinator of chaplain services, for his
dedicated services to the La. House of Representatives.