HLS 12RS-2256 ORIGINAL
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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 72
BY REPRESENTATIVE HENRY BURNS
MILITARY AFFAIRS: Requests the Dept. of Veterans Affairs to study the necessity and
feasibility of establishing a Veterans Business Enterprise Program
A RESOLUTION1
To urge and request the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs to study the necessity and2
feasibility of establishing a Veterans Business Enterprise Program.3
WHEREAS, veterans of the United States Armed Forces have served the state of4
Louisiana and the United States, often at great risk, to preserve the American dream of5
freedom and prosperity; and 6
WHEREAS, more than three million men and women who have defended our7
nation's freedoms by serving in America's armed forces have made the choice to start their8
own small businesses after their military service; and9
WHEREAS, a Veterans Business Enterprise Program that will promote meaningful10
business opportunities, build productive partnerships, and create successful integration of11
veteran-owned businesses within the business infrastructure of state and local governments12
will be a tremendous benefit to the state of Louisiana; and13
WHEREAS, employment opportunities continue to be limited as a consequence of14
the economic downturn, and therefore, it is incumbent upon the state to dedicate the15
necessary resources to expand the number of veteran-owned businesses actively participating16
in state purchasing and procurement processes; and 17
WHEREAS, given the magnitude of the state's procurement and public contracting18
activity, state government is uniquely situated to create an environment where veteran-19
owned businesses have an opportunity to thrive and ultimately enhance the stability of20
Louisiana's economy.21 HLS 12RS-2256 ORIGINAL
HR NO. 72
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the1
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby urge and request the Louisiana Department of2
Veterans Affairs to study the necessity and feasibility of establishing a Veterans Business3
Enterprise Program.4
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the5
secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs.6
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)]
Henry Burns HR No. 72
Requests the La. Dept. of Veterans Affairs to study the necessity and feasibility of
establishing a Veterans Business Enterprise Program in the state of La.