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Regular Session, 2013 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 6
BY SENATOR BROOME
A RESOLUTION
To commend the Volunteer Louisiana Commission upon the celebration of its twentieth
anniversary.
WHEREAS, service to others is a hallmark of the American character, and central
to how we meet our challenges; and
WHEREAS, for twenty years, the Volunteer Louisiana Commission in the office of
the Lieutenant Governor has promoted and encouraged national service and volunteerism
as a cost-effective strategy to meet critical community needs; and
WHEREAS, throughout 2013, the Volunteer Louisiana Commission is celebrating
the twentieth anniversary of its legislative creation and is featuring signature service and
celebratory events to highlight volunteerism's impact throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, since its inception, the Volunteer Louisiana Commission has invested
more than fifty-five million federal dollars, which has been matched locally with more than
forty million dollars to deploy 18,889 AmeriCorps members in forty-seven programs,
serving 6,338,975 hours to meet community needs; and
WHEREAS, forty-seven percent of all Louisiana citizens are now engaged in service
to their communities; and
WHEREAS, the Volunteer Louisiana Commission merits a special measure of
commendation upon the celebration of its tradition of service.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend the Volunteer Louisiana Commission upon the celebration of its
twentieth anniversary, does hereby recognize and record for posterity the tremendous pride
and honor that the commission brings to the state, and does hereby extend best wishes as it
commemorates this memorable and historic anniversary celebration. SR NO. 6 ENROLLED
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Lieutenant Governor Jay Dardenne and to the chairwoman of the Volunteer Louisiana
Commission.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE