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Regular Session, 2011
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 159
BY SENATOR MILLS
COMMENDATIONS. Commends Therese Segura and Freddie DeCourt on their service
to the New Iberia City Council.
A RESOLUTION1
To commend Therese Segura and Freddie DeCourt on their service to the New Iberia City2
Council.3
WHEREAS, the town of New Iberia dates back to the Spring of 1779, when a group4
of five hundred Malaguenian colonists and Bernardo de Galvez traveled up Bayou Teche and5
settled around Spanish Lake; and6
WHEREAS, the town was incorporated in 1839 as Iberia, and in 1947, the legislature7
renamed the town New Iberia; and8
WHEREAS, as members of the New Iberia City Council, Therese Segura and9
Freddie DeCourt have contributed countless hours toward the preservation of New Iberia's10
culture and unique heritage; and11
WHEREAS, their tireless efforts on behalf of New Iberia and Iberia Parish have12
ensured continued economic growth in the area; and13
WHEREAS, their leadership on behalf of the area has led to an increase in tourism14
and their service toward this end continues to elevate Iberia Parish to being one of the15
premier tourist destinations in Louisiana; and16
WHEREAS, the citizens of New Iberia and Iberia Parish will forever be grateful for17
the time, energy, and commitment Therese Segura and Freddie DeCourt have tirelessly18 SR NO. 159
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contributed to the community.1
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana2
does hereby commend Therese Segura and Freddie DeCourt for their years of distinguished3
service on the New Iberia City Council and their leadership and dedication to making their4
community and state a better place to live.5
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to6
Therese Segura and Freddie DeCourt.7
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Nancy Vicknair.
DIGEST
Mills SR No.
Commends Therese Segura and Freddie DeCourt on their service to the New Iberia City
Council.