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Regular Session, 2011 ENROLLED
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 24
BY SENATOR BROOME AND REPRESENTATI VE PATRICIA SMITH
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON
To express the support of the Legislature of Louisiana as the host state for the 2011 Annual
Legislative Conference of the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative
Women (NOBEL-Women) being held in Baton Rouge on June 23-26, 2011.
WHEREAS, NOBEL-Women is a non-profit, non-partisan organization primarily
composed of current and former black women legislators; and
WHEREAS, originally established in 1985 as a national organization to increase and
promote the presence of black women in government, NOBEL-Women in recent years has
expanded its vision to serve as a global voice to address a myriad of issues affecting the lives
of all women; and
WHEREAS, throughout its history, NOBEL-Women has inspired women to take an
active role in the making of public policy and have served as a catalyst to provide economic
and social justice for all classes and races of people; and
WHEREAS, NOBEL-Women has worked actively to achieve its goals to increase
the representation of black women in public service and the private sector by providing
educational forums to address major public policy issues particularly in the areas of health,
telecommunications, education, economic development and financial policies; and
WHEREAS, as a viable voice for black women, NOBEL-Women acts to
communicate the needs of black women to the media, legislature, and government to affect
change and supports opportunities that promote career, education and employment
advancements for black women; and
WHEREAS, although NOBEL-Women is primarily concerned with issues facing the
black community, the organization examines the human and economic needs of all people
and works to ensure the enforcement of responsible programs and policies that meet the
legal, social, political, economic, education, and health needs of children, women and
families by keeping governmental agencies accountable for implementing equitable laws and
regulations that prohibit discrimination against women and promote equity and participation
in the public and private sector; and SCR NO. 24 ENROLLED
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WHEREAS, the theme of the 2011 Annual Legislative Conference is "Architects of
Innovation: Creating a Blueprint for Legislative Success", which speaks to the opportunity
that legislators have in meeting the current challenges in state government; and
WHEREAS, the city of Baton Rouge provides a unique and colorful venue for
attendees to the Annual Legislative Conference, including Louisiana State University,
Southern University, State Capitol and Capitol Complex, Old State Capitol, Old Governor's
Mansion, USS Kidd and Veteran's Memorial, Louisiana Art & Science Museum, Shaw
Center for the Arts, LSU Rural Life Museum, downtown farmer's market, Louisiana State
Museum, restaurants and cafes, plantation tours, leisure time on the Mississippi River levee,
and numerous other venues; and
WHEREAS, the legislature applauds those members who have been successful in
having Louisiana being selected as the host state for the 2011 Annual Legislative Conference
and commits to providing such support as necessary to fulfill its role and responsibilities in
hosting the conference.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana hereby
acknowledges that Louisiana is the host state for the 2011 NOBEL-Women Annual
Legislative Conference and as the host state, the Louisiana Legislature hereby expresses full
support for and commitment to the conference to be held in Baton Rouge on June 23-26,
2011.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES