SLS 13RS-1430 ORIGINAL Page 1 of 2 Regular Session, 2013 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 83 BY SENATOR ADLEY COMMENDATIONS. Commends the armed forces of the United States and proclaims May as Military Appreciation Month in the Senate. A RESOLUTION1 To commend the members of the armed forces of the United States and to recognize their2 tremendous service and the great sacrifices they make on behalf of their homeland.3 WHEREAS, armed forces of the United States are spread around the world in more4 than one hundred fifty countries, protecting American lives and interests, and being forever5 vigilant that its citizens are safe as they travel the country and the world; and6 WHEREAS, the month of May is traditionally used as a time of honor and7 recognition of this nation's armed forces who have given their lives protecting this country's8 interests during ceremonies surrounding Memorial Day.9 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana10 does hereby commend all members of the armed forces of America and recognize that their11 services and sacrifices are vital to the future of the United States, and this legislative body12 does, in honor of these brave Americans, hereby proclaim the month of May 2013 as13 Military Appreciation Month in the Louisiana Senate.14 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the15 Adjutant General of the Louisiana Army National Guard.16 SR NO. 83 SLS 13RS-1430 ORIGINAL Page 2 of 2 The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Heyward Jeffers. DIGEST Adley SR No. 83 Commends the armed forces of the United States and proclaims May 2013 as Military Appreciation Month in the Louisiana Senate.