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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 139
BY REPRESENTATIVE LEBAS
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON
To commend the Barman's Fund New Orleans for its charitable contributions.
WHEREAS, in December of 2011, the Barman's Fund New Orleans was organized
by Holly Williams, who was inspired by friends who established a Barman's Fund in New
York; and
WHEREAS, the Barman's Fund New Orleans is made possible by bartenders in the
Crescent City who donate tips to local charities, nonprofit organizations, and schools; and
WHEREAS, organizations which have benefitted from the generosity of the
Barman's Fund New Orleans include the New Orleans Women's Shelter, the New Orleans
Faith Health Alliance, Raintree Children and Family Services, Hagar's House, the New
Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity, A Child's Wish, and the Second Harvest Food Bank,
among others, and donations from the fund have also gone toward worthy classroom projects
in area schools; and
WHEREAS, since its establishment, the Barman's Fund New Orleans has raised
more than sixteen thousand dollars to help meet the needs of the citizens of the New Orleans
area; and
WHEREAS, the heartfelt generosity displayed by the Barman's Fund New Orleans
is a shining example of the spirit of New Orleans in which all citizens of Louisiana take
great pride; and
WHEREAS, the Barman's Fund New Orleans merits a special measure of
commendation for the tremendous honor it brings to the city of New Orleans and the state
of Louisiana.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend the Barman's Fund New Orleans for its charitable contributions, does hereby
extend enduring appreciation for the difference its participants are making in the lives of ENROLLEDHCR NO. 139
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their fellow citizens, and does hereby extend to these kindhearted and unselfish individuals
best wishes for continued success in their future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Holly Williams.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE