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Regular Session, 2011
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 72
BY SENATOR MARIONNEAUX
COMMENDATIONS. Commends Courtney Mumphrey on being selected as a member of
the Tiger Twelve Class of 2011.
A RESOLUTION1
To commend Courtney Lynn Mumphrey on being selected as a member of the Tiger Twelve2
Class of 2011.3
WHEREAS, on May 5, 1995, students, staff and faculty at Louisiana State University4
crafted a statement of position regarding the university's basic principles as an academic5
community entitled, The Louisiana State University Commitment to Community; and6
WHEREAS, the document promotes Louisiana State University as an interactive7
community in which students, faculty, and staff strive to pursue truth, advance learning, and8
uphold the highest standards of performance in an academic and social environment; and9
WHEREAS, additionally, it describes Louisiana State University as a community10
that fosters individual development and the creation of bonds that transcend the time spent11
within its gates; and12
WHEREAS, the document lists seven basic principles which states the expectations13
of its members, including accepting responsibility for their actions, holding themselves and14
others to the highest standards of academic, personal, and social integrity, and practicing15
justice, equality, and compassion in human relations; and16
WHEREAS, the principles also include respecting the dignity of all persons and17
accepting individual differences, respecting the environment and the rights and property of18 SR NO. 72
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others and the university, contributing positively to the life of the campus and surrounding1
community, and using their experiences at Louisiana State University to be an active citizen2
in an international and interdependent world; and3
WHEREAS, to promote these principles, the Office of the Dean of Students4
recognizes twelve outstanding graduates each year who are current, full-time students, who5
have accumulated a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5, and have best6
demonstrated the seven basic principles outlined in The Louisiana State University7
Commitment to Community and who contribute to the life of the campus and surrounding8
community as members of the Tiger Twelve; and9
WHEREAS, Courtney Lynn Mumphrey was honored as a member of the Tiger10
Twelve Class of 2011 at a ceremony held on Saturday, April 30, 2011, in the Lod Cook11
Alumni Center; and12
WHEREAS, Courtney is a resident of Plaquemine and majored in Biological13
Sciences; and14
WHEREAS, she is also a four year member and Spring Invitational and Overall co-15
chair for Honors College Advocates, and volunteers in public schools with Everybody16
Reads; and17
WHEREAS, Courtney is a member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, and has18
performed research in Dr. Pat DiMario's lab working on detecting apoptosis and autophagy19
in Drosophila melanogaster using immunofluoresence and dissection techniques; and20
WHEREAS, she has been accepted into the Louisiana State University Health21
Sciences Center in Shreveport, where she plans to pursue her graduate studies in medicine;22
and23
WHEREAS, an exceptional young woman, Courtney serves as an inspiration to24
others because of her integrity and steadfast dedication to helping others, and merits a25
sincere and heartfelt measure of commendation for the tremendous honor and pride she26
brings to her family, friends, community, and the state of Louisiana.27
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana28
does hereby commend and congratulate Courtney Lynn Mumphrey on being selected as a29
member of the prestigious Tiger Twelve Class of 2011.30 SR NO. 72
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to1
Courtney Lynn Mumphrey.2
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Nancy Vicknair.
DIGEST
Marionneaux SR No. 72
Commends Courtney Mumphrey on being selected as a member of the Tiger Twelve Class
of 2011.