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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 96
BY REPRESENTATIVE KLECKLEY
COMMENDATIONS: Commends Mary Ann Freeman upon her retirement after a long
career of dedicated public service, culminating in her service as executive assistant
to the Speaker of the House
A RESOLUTION1
To commend Mary Ann Freeman upon her retirement after a long career of dedicated public2
service, culminating in her service as executive assistant to the Speaker of the3
Louisiana House of Representatives.4
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that a sincere and heartfelt measure of commendation5
be extended to Mary Ann Freeman for an outstanding career in public service; and6
WHEREAS, Mrs. Freeman has shared her time and efforts with her state since7
January of 1980, when she began working in the office of Attorney General Billy Guste; and8
WHEREAS, in 1989, Mrs. Freeman joined the staff of the governor's office, serving9
under governors Buddy Roemer and Edwin W. Edwards as an administrative assistant; and10
WHEREAS, Mrs. Freeman joined the staff of the House on January 8, 1996, as a11
special assistant to Speaker H.B. "Hunt" Downer, and she continued to serve in this position12
under speakers Charlie DeWitt and Joe Salter; in January of 2008, she was promoted to the13
position of executive assistant to the speaker, and she served with distinction under speakers14
Jim Tucker and Chuck Kleckley in this vital position until her retirement; and15
WHEREAS, upon her retirement, Mrs. Freeman will be greatly missed by the16
members and staff of the Louisiana House of Representatives, who will continue to respect17
and admire her and value her friendship; and18
WHEREAS, Mary Ann Freeman will remain an inspiration to her fellow citizens for19
the vital contributions she has made in her career of very effective public service, and she20 HLS 12RS-1956 ORIGINAL
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merits the highest commendation and sincere congratulations for her exemplary term of1
service and for her singular contributions to the state, whose citizens will long reap the2
benefits of her legacy of excellence and professionalism.3
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the4
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Mary Ann Freeman upon her retirement5
after a long career of dedicated public service, culminating in her service as executive6
assistant to the Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives, does hereby record for7
posterity her noble accomplishments and the exemplary strides she has taken during more8
than three decades of highly productive public service, does hereby express gratitude for her9
many years of distinguished service and for the able assistance she has given to the House,10
its members, and staff, does hereby pay tribute to her for the generous way in which she has11
dedicated her intelligence and her energy to the service of her state, does hereby express to12
her enduring appreciation for the deep sense of pride and honor she brings to the House, to13
the legislature, and to the state of Louisiana, and does hereby extend to her every good wish14
for success and happiness in all of her future endeavors.15
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted16
to Mary Ann Freeman.17
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)]
Kleckley HR No. 96
Commends Mary Ann Freeman upon her retirement after a long career of dedicated public
service, culminating in her service as executive assistant to the Speaker of the House.