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Regular Session, 2011 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 105
BY SENATOR MICHOT
A RESOLUTION
To commend and congratulate Richard E. D'Aquin upon the occasion of his retirement from
the Louisiana Board of Regents and to recognize his years of service to the board and
to the state of Louisiana.
WHEREAS, on January 27, 2011, Richard E. D'Aquin retired from the Louisiana
Board of Regents after serving as a member since its inception in 1975; and
WHEREAS, he served as secretary and as a member of the executive committee for
the majority of his time on the board; and
WHEREAS, prior to serving on the Louisiana Board of Regents, he was appointed
to the Louisiana State Board of Education in 1972; and
WHEREAS, as a businessman in Lafayette, he utilized his leadership skills and
business experience to assist the board in developing and implementing the Louisiana
Community and Technical College System to focus on workforce training; and
WHEREAS, the board also worked toward improving articulation between
educational institutions and redesigning high school curriculums to better prepare students
for college; and
WHEREAS, during Mr. D'Aquin's time on the board, it implemented nationally
lauded teacher education reforms, instituted long-distance learning, and developed a
statewide library network and programs for adult learners and low-income students; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the executive committee, Mr. D'Aquin played a
significant role in overseeing the second best improvement in retention rates in the United
States, the fourth-best graduation rate improvement in the nation, and the second-best
improvement in the number of degrees and certificates awarded; and
WHEREAS, Richard E. D'Aquin merits the highest commendation and
congratulations for his exemplary public service and for his outstanding contributions to the
Louisiana Board of Regents and to the state of Louisiana, whose citizens will long reap the
benefits of the incomparable legacy he leaves. SR NO. 105 ENROLLED
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend and congratulate Richard E. D'Aquin upon his retirement from the
Louisiana Board of Regents and pay tribute to him for his service to all and extend to him
good wishes for success and happiness in all of his future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Richard E. D'Aquin.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE