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Regular Session, 2011
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 71
BY REPRESENTATIVE ARNOLD
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Tuesday, June 7, 2011, as La. Industry for
Film and Entertainment Day
A RESOLUTION1
To recognize Tuesday, June 7, 2011, as "Louisiana Industry for Film and Entertainment2
Day" in the state of Louisiana.3
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Industry for Film and Entertainment was established in4
2010 to further promote and protect the film and entertainment industry in the state of5
Louisiana; and6
WHEREAS, Louisiana has become a premiere destination for the film and television7
industry, live and recorded performances, and the creation of digital media thanks in large8
part to the state's uniquely integrated and effective tax incentive package; and9
WHEREAS, Louisiana has developed a state-of-the-art infrastructure, known10
nationally and internationally for our production, post-production, and recorded and live11
performance capabilities; and12
WHEREAS, in 2010, Louisiana experienced its fifth consecutive year of growth for13
the state's overall entertainment industry; and 14
WHEREAS, Louisiana is quickly becoming a premiere location for all things15
entertainment, producing more than one hundred various types of productions in 2010 and16
representing an estimated eight hundred million dollars in direct local spending and nearly17
one billion four hundred million dollars in total production budgets; and 18
WHEREAS, the entertainment industry represents one of the fastest growing19
segments of our workforce, increasing employment in this area by over four hundred20
percent, since the inception of our incentive programs; and21 HLS 11RS-2618 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, combined with the state's incentive program, the state's healthy business1
climate, low taxes, competitive labor, and operating costs have created a number of2
homegrown companies employing thousands of Louisiana citizens; and3
WHEREAS, companies coming to Louisiana will find a skilled workforce of more4
than one hundred three thousand professionals with backgrounds in production, post-5
production, software development, and digital media; and6
WHEREAS, the entertainment industry is helping to establish a new creative class7
of jobs and an opportunity that serves as a beacon of light to our best and brightest,8
beckoning them back to Louisiana; and9
WHEREAS, the Louisiana entertainment industry is essential to the state's economic10
growth and to its continued economic development.11
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the12
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby recognize Tuesday, June 7, 2011, as "Louisiana13
Industry for Film and Entertainment Day" in the state of Louisiana. 14
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the15
Louisiana Industry for Film and Entertainment.16
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)]
Arnold HR No. 71
Recognizes Tuesday, June 7, 2011, as "Louisiana Industry for Film and Entertainment Day"
in the state of La.