HLS 12RS-2666 ORIGINAL
Page 1 of 3
Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 43
BY REPRESENTATIVE EDWARDS
COMMENDATIONS: Commends members of the U.S. Army War College participating
in the Eisenhower Series College Program and welcomes them to La. in April of
2012
A RESOLUTION1
To commend the members of the United States Army War College participating in the2
Eisenhower Series College Program and to welcome them to Louisiana in April of3
2012.4
WHEREAS, upon the memorable and historic occasion of their visit to the state of5
Louisiana, it is appropriate to commend and honor those from the United States Army War6
College participating in the Eisenhower Series College Program; and7
WHEREAS, the United States Army War College, located in Carlisle Barracks,8
Pennsylvania, represents the highest level of education offered by the military services and9
is designed to equip carefully selected senior officers and civilians with the competencies10
required of strategic leaders of the United States Armed Forces; and11
WHEREAS, approximately three hundred sixty students, including senior officers12
from all branches of the armed forces, senior civilian representatives from a variety of13
United States government agencies, and senior military officers from sixty-six foreign14
countries, attend a ten-month graduate-level course of study; and 15
WHEREAS, United States Army War College students examine national security16
issues and strategy development, regional affairs, current and future challenges for national17
defense, and the responsibilities of senior-level command, and students who successfully18
complete all the requisite requirements established by the Army War College for granting19
a degree are awarded the Master of Strategic Studies degree; and20 HLS 12RS-2666 ORIGINAL
HR NO. 43
Page 2 of 3
WHEREAS, annually, several students at the United States Army War College1
participate in the Eisenhower Series College Program and travel outside Carlisle Barracks2
to engage in discussions with other students, academics, and the public about national3
security issues and the employment of military assets; and4
WHEREAS, for academic year 2012, participants in the Eisenhower Series College5
Program who are visiting Louisiana include program director Captain Stephen C. Krotow,6
Navy; Lieutenant Colonel (P) Tony R. Nesbitt, Army; Colonel Dave Morrissey, Air Force;7
Colonel Michael "Scotty" Patton, Army; and Lieutenant Colonel Brian Scott, Army; and8
WHEREAS, in April of 2012, Eisenhower Series College Program participants are9
sharing their unique knowledge with the citizens of Louisiana and visiting various education10
institutions, including Southeastern Louisiana University and the Louisiana State University11
Paul M. Hebert Law Center; and12
WHEREAS, the actions and commitment of these individuals uphold the highest13
traditions of the United States Armed Forces, and they bring tremendous pride to their14
families, their fellow citizens, and the United States of America; and15
WHEREAS, these individuals merit a special measure of commendation as they are16
welcomed with the utmost admiration and respect to the state of Louisiana.17
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the18
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend members of the United States Army War19
College participating in the Eisenhower Series College Program for their outstanding20
accomplishments, does hereby recognize and record for posterity their vital contributions21
and their tireless dedication to military excellence, does hereby express enduring22
appreciation for the tremendous honor they bring to the citizens of Louisiana upon their visit23
in April of 2012, does hereby sincerely welcome them to Louisiana, and does hereby extend24
to them best wishes for continued success in all of their future endeavors.25
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that suitable copies of this Resolution be transmitted26
to Captain Stephen C. Krotow, Navy, director of the Eisenhower Series College Program;27
Lieutenant Colonel (P) Tony R. Nesbitt, Army; Colonel Dave Morrissey, Air Force; Colonel28
Michael "Scotty" Patton, Army; and Lieutenant Colonel Brian Scott, Army.29 HLS 12RS-2666 ORIGINAL
HR NO. 43
Page 3 of 3
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)]
Edwards HR No. 43
Commends the members of the U.S. Army War College participating in the Eisenhower
Series College Program and welcomes them to La. in April of 2012.