Commends Kenneth E. Mitchell upon his receipt of a Gospel Is Alive Award for 2012 from the Gospel Outreach Committee of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation
Commends Audrey Scott-Brunious upon her receipt of a Gospel Is Alive Award for 2012 from the Gospel Outreach Committee of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation
Commends Johnny Jackson Jr. for founding the Gospel Is Alive concert and for his advocacy for the youth and senior citizens in the greater New Orleans area.
Commends Jennifer Young Tu of New Orleans upon her receipt of a 2012 Women of Excellence Award from the La. Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation.
Commends Dr. Annette Oertling of New Orleans upon her receipt of a 2012 Women of Excellence Award from the La. Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation.
Commends Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson of New Orleans upon her receipt of a 2013 Women of Excellence Award from the La. Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation
Commends the traditional quartet gospel group the Lighthouse Gospel Singers on their seventieth anniversary
Commends Alexie D. Gaddis of New Orleans upon her receipt of a 2011 Women of Excellence Award from the La. Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation
Commends Mr. Clarence Jones Jr. upon his 80th birthday and for being the founder and director of the Heritage Festival of Negro Spirituals.
Commends the Bogalusa Blues and Heritage Festival upon its selection as "Best New Event of the Year" by the Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals.