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Regular Session, 2013 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 174
BY SENATOR LONG
A RESOLUTION
To commend Robert G. Crew on almost half a century of outstanding service and dedication
to the citizens of the state of Louisiana and to congratulate him on the occasion of
his retirement from Northwestern State University.
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that a sincere measure of appreciation be expressed to
Robert G. Crew for his many years of committed service, dedication, and remarkable
contributions to the state of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Crew earned his bachelor and master of education degrees from
Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, in 1965 and 1968, respectively,
and from 1965 until 1970, he taught in the Caddo and St. Mary Parish school systems; and
WHEREAS, from 1970 until 1997, Mr. Crew held several high-profile positions with
the Louisiana Department of Education, including supervisor, assistant director, and director
of the Bureau of Higher Education and Teacher Certification; director of the Bureau of
Continuing Education; and deputy superintendent; and
WHEREAS, on July 1, 1997, Mr. Crew returned to his beloved alma mater,
Northwestern State University, and on June 30, 2013, Mr. Crew will retire with nearly fifty
years of service to the state of Louisiana, having served the last sixteen years as executive
assistant to Northwestern State's long-serving president, Dr. Randall J. Webb; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Crew is a consummate professional, executing every responsibility
with integrity and has been a huge asset not only to Northwestern State University but to the
entire education system of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Crew has been an exemplary leader of staff and has advised state
leaders, members of boards, legislators, parish and other local leaders, university
administrators, and government leaders with the highest level of candor and professionalism;
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WHEREAS, Robert G. Crew merits a special measure of commendation for his
outstanding accomplishments as he prepares to begin the next exciting and productive
chapter of his life.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend Robert G. Crew upon his retirement as executive assistant to the
president at Northwestern State University after sixteen years of service to the university and
forty-eight total years of service to the state of Louisiana, does hereby recognize and record
for posterity his unwavering dedication to Northwestern State University and his singular
contributions to this exceptional university, does hereby express enduring appreciation to
him for the deep sense of pride and honor that he brings to Northwestern State University
and to the state of Louisiana, and does hereby extend to him every good wish for success and
happiness in all of his future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Robert G. Crew.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE