Commends John Bourque, Acadia Parish schools superintendent, on the occasion of his retirement.
Commends Manny Barocco, director of athletics for the Jefferson Parish Public School System, upon his selection as the 2011 Athletic Director of the Year by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education
Commends Jefferson Davis Parish District Attorney Michael Cassidy on his retirement
Commends Jefferson Davis Parish assistant district attorney Bennett Lapoint on his retirement
Commends Dan Juneau upon his retirement from the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry
Commends Jefferson Davis Parish sheriff, Ivy Woods, on the occasion of his retirement
Commends Mr. Willie F. Hawkins upon his retirement from the LSU System
Commends John W. "Jay" Robichaux upon his retirement from the St. Charles Parish School Board.
Commends Darryl Kilbert upon his retirement as superintendent of the Orleans Parish Public School System
Commends Michael Daniel Nelson for being named Teacher of the Year by the Jefferson Parish Schools System.