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Regular Session, 2013
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 80
BY REPRESENTATIVE COX
COMMENDATIONS: Commends Robert Crew upon his retirement from Northwestern
State University
A RESOLUTION1
To commend Robert G. Crew on almost half a century of outstanding service and dedication2
to the citizens of the state of Louisiana and to congratulate him on the occasion of3
his retirement from Northwestern State University.4
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that a sincere measure of appreciation be expressed to5
Robert G. Crew for his many years of committed service, dedication, and remarkable6
contributions to the state of Louisiana; and7
WHEREAS, Mr. Crew earned his bachelor and master of education degrees from8
Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, in 1965 and 1968, respectively,9
and from 1965 until 1970, he taught in the Caddo and St. Mary Parish school systems; and10
WHEREAS, from 1970 until 1997, Mr. Crew held several high-profile positions with11
the Louisiana Department of Education, including supervisor, assistant director, and director12
of the Bureau of Higher Education and Teacher Certification; director of the Bureau of13
Continuing Education; and deputy superintendent; and14
WHEREAS, on July 1, 1997, Mr. Crew returned to his beloved alma mater,15
Northwestern State University, and on June 30, 2013, Mr. Crew will retire with nearly fifty16
years of service to the state of Louisiana, having served the last sixteen years as executive17
assistant to Northwestern State's long-serving president, Dr. Randall J. Webb; and18
WHEREAS, Mr. Crew is a consummate professional, executing every responsibility19
with integrity and has been a huge asset not only to Northwestern State University but to the20
entire education system of Louisiana; and21 HLS 13RS-2473 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, Mr. Crew has been an exemplary leader of staff and has advised state1
leaders, members of boards, legislators, parish and other local leaders, university2
administrators, and government leaders with the highest level of candor and professionalism;3
and4
WHEREAS, Robert G. Crew merits a special measure of commendation for his5
outstanding accomplishments as he prepares to begin the next exciting and productive6
chapter of his life.7
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the8
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Robert G. Crew upon his retirement as9
executive assistant to the president at Northwestern State University after sixteen years of10
service to the university and forty-eight total years of service to the state of Louisiana, does11
hereby recognize and record for posterity his unwavering dedication to Northwestern State12
University and his singular contributions to this exceptional university, does hereby express13
enduring appreciation to him for the deep sense of pride and honor that he brings to14
Northwestern State University and to the state of Louisiana, and does hereby extend to him15
every good wish for success and happiness in all of his future endeavors. 16
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted17
to Robert G. Crew.18
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)]
Cox HR No. 80
Commends Robert Crew upon his retirement from Northwestern State University.