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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 130
BY REPRESENTATIVE BARROW
COMMENDATIONS: Recognizes June 14, 2012, as National Flag Day and commends La.
citizens for their military service
A RESOLUTION1
To recognize June 14, 2012, as National Flag Day and to commend Louisiana citizens for2
their military service.3
WHEREAS, each year, National Flag Day is celebrated in the United States on the4
fourteenth of June; and5
WHEREAS, the American flag has been the national symbol for two hundred thirty-6
five years, and it remains a beacon of freedom wherever it is flown; and7
WHEREAS, Americans fly the flag to show their pride and appreciation for the8
freedoms they enjoy and pledge their allegiance to the flag, and American troops carry it9
before them as they defend the liberties for which it stands; and10
WHEREAS, the citizens of Louisiana look forward to Flag Day every year as a day11
on which to remember in a special way those in uniform whose courage and sacrifice inspire12
them at home; and13
WHEREAS, Representatives James K. Armes III, Wesley T. Bishop, Richard T.14
Burford, Henry L. Burns, Stephen F. Carter, Kenny R. Cox, Herbert B. Dixon, John Bel15
Edwards, James R. "Jim" Fannin, Franklin J. Foil, Randal L. Gaines, Jerry Gisclair, Lowell16
C. Hazel, Dalton W. Honoré, Frank A. Howard, Girod Jackson III, Terry C. Landry, Sr.,17
Nicholas J. Lorusso, Jack Montoucet, Clifton R. Richardson, and John M. Schroder, Sr.,18
along with House staffers Leo Bouquet, Wayne Foreman, Noel Hunt, Tyler McCloud, and19
Paul Prejean have either served in the past or are serving presently in the military; and20 HLS 12RS-4733 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, on Saturday, June 16, 2012, Representative Regina Ashford Barrow is1
hosting her seventh Annual "Celebrating the Red, White, and Blue" National Flag Day2
celebration with music, food, and fun; and 3
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize National Flag Day and to take this4
opportunity to express enduring appreciation to all of Louisiana's citizens who have served5
or are serving in the military for the tremendous pride and honor they bring to the state of6
Louisiana and the United States of America.7
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the8
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby recognize June 14, 2012, as National Flag Day and9
does hereby commend Louisiana citizens for their military service.10
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Barrow HR No. 130
Recognizes June 14, 2012, as National Flag Day and commends La. citizens for their
military service.