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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 72
BY REPRESENTATIVE HENRY BURNS
A RESOLUTION
To urge and request the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs to study the necessity and
feasibility of establishing a Veterans Business Enterprise Program.
WHEREAS, veterans of the United States Armed Forces have served the state of
Louisiana and the United States, often at great risk, to preserve the American dream of
freedom and prosperity; and
WHEREAS, more than three million men and women who have defended our
nation's freedoms by serving in America's armed forces have made the choice to start their
own small businesses after their military service; and
WHEREAS, a Veterans Business Enterprise Program that will promote meaningful
business opportunities, build productive partnerships, and create successful integration of
veteran-owned businesses within the business infrastructure of state and local governments
will be a tremendous benefit to the state of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, employment opportunities continue to be limited as a consequence of
the economic downturn, and therefore, it is incumbent upon the state to dedicate the
necessary resources to expand the number of veteran-owned businesses actively participating
in state purchasing and procurement processes; and
WHEREAS, given the magnitude of the state's procurement and public contracting
activity, state government is uniquely situated to create an environment where veteran-
owned businesses have an opportunity to thrive and ultimately enhance the stability of
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby urge and request the Louisiana Department of
Veterans Affairs to study the necessity and feasibility of establishing a Veterans Business
Enterprise Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES