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Regular Session, 2013
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 183
BY REPRESENTATIVE STUART BISHOP
A RESOLUTION
To commend Laura Elizabeth Lipari upon her selection as the Louisiana/Mississippi chapter
of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 2014 Girl of the Year.
WHEREAS, Laura is a survivor of childhood cancer, and it is appropriate to
commend her upon her selection as the Louisiana/Mississippi chapter of the Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society 2014 Girl of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Laura was diagnosed with acute lymphoblast leukemia on February 4,
2011, underwent intensive chemotherapy treatments for two years and four months, and is
now cancer free; and
WHEREAS, Laura got sick during her kindergarten year of school and was home
schooled until 2012 but finished first grade with her class at St. Edward School; and
WHEREAS, Laura recently completed the second grade with an A/B average and
will start the third grade this fall; and
WHEREAS, Laura has raised money to help upgrade a local animal shelter and has
raised over $80,000 to establish a grant in her name to help fund research to fight childhood
leukemia; and
WHEREAS, as a result of her strength, tenacity, and resilience, Laura was selected
as the Louisiana/Mississippi chapter of Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 2014 Girl of the
Year and accepted the honor on April 18, 2013; and
WHEREAS, in honor of her inspirational bravery, compassion, and unbreakable
spirit, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society established the Laura Lipari Research Grant;
and
WHEREAS, this grant will be awarded in the name of Laura Lipari to an exceptional
organization that aids in the advancement of research in the field of acute lymphoblast
leukemia, the most common form of childhood cancer; and ENROLLEDHR NO. 183
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WHEREAS, Laura's constant grace and silent courage throughout her prolonged
treatments and struggles has served as an inspiration to all who know and love her; and
WHEREAS, Laura merits the highest measure of respect, honor, and praise for her
spirit and determination.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Laura Elizabeth Lipari upon her selection
as the Louisiana/Mississippi chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 2014 Girl of
the Year, does hereby record for posterity the tremendous joy that she brings to her friends
and family, her community, and the state of Louisiana, and does hereby extend to her best
wishes for health and happiness in the future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Laura Elizabeth Lipari.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES