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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 58
BY REPRESENTATIVE ORTEGO
COMMENDATIONS: Commends Hunter Benoit of Beau Chene High School in St. Landry
Parish for his outstanding accomplishments, including his election as governor at the
2011 session of Boys State
A RESOLUTION1
To commend Hunter Benoit of Beau Chene High School in St. Landry Parish for his many2
outstanding accomplishments, including his election as governor of the state of3
Louisiana at the 2011 session of Boys State.4
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend and congratulate Hunter Benoit of Beau5
Chene High School for his remarkable achievements and contributions; and6
WHEREAS, the son of Darren and Paulette Benoit of Cankton, Hunter Benoit has7
distinguished himself in numerous arenas, including attaining the high honor of being8
elected governor of the state of Louisiana at Boys State, which was held from June 269
through July 2, 2011, at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches; and10
WHEREAS, chosen as a delegate from St. Landry Parish, of the nearly five hundred11
boys in attendance, Mr. Benoit was then chosen as a nominee for governor from the12
Federalist Party; and13
WHEREAS, Mr. Benoit demonstrated his unique skills and gifts throughout the14
election process, including his ability to present exceptional extemporaneous speeches; and15
WHEREAS, Hunter Benoit made history as the first governor of Boys State ever16
elected from St. Landry Parish, and he was presented with a Certificate of Achievement for17
this prestigious victory on behalf of the St. Landry Parish School Board; and18
WHEREAS, Mr. Benoit was also part of the team which won first place in the19
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America at both the district and state levels, and his team is competing at the national1
conference in San Antonio in the summer of 2012; and2
WHEREAS, in addition to these admirable achievements, Mr. Benoit also makes3
significant contributions as a member of the Beau Chene High School Gators baseball team;4
and5
WHEREAS, the success of the state of Louisiana, the strength of our communities,6
and the overall vitality of American society depend, in great measure, upon extraordinary7
young men like Hunter Benoit; and8
WHEREAS, Hunter Benoit is a talented student, athlete, and citizen with a maturity9
of mind who demonstrates a commitment to excellence that is truly commendable.10
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the11
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Hunter Benoit of Beau Chene High School12
in St. Landry Parish for his many outstanding accomplishments, including his election as13
governor of the state of Louisiana at the 2011 session of Boys State, does hereby recognize14
and record for posterity his singular contributions to his school, community, and state, does15
hereby extend enduring appreciation for the tremendous pride and honor that he brings to16
his family, friends, and community, St. Landry Parish, and the state of Louisiana, and does17
hereby extend to him best wishes for continued success and happiness in his future18
endeavors.19
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted20
to Hunter Benoit.21
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)]
Ortego HR No. 58
Commends Hunter Benoit of Beau Chene High School in St. Landry Parish for his many
outstanding accomplishments, including his election as governor of La. at the 2011 session
of Boys State.