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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 219
BY REPRESENTATIVE KLECKLEY AND SENATOR ALARIO
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON
To recognize the extraordinary men and women who have served in the Louisiana
Legislature and to provide for the observance of "Former State Legislator
Recognition Day" during the third week of each regular session of the legislature in
even-numbered years.
WHEREAS, among those who serve in public office, the work of a legislator is quite
unique; for a legislator has many roles, as policymaker and lawmaker, as ombudsman
obtaining services for constituents, and as overseer of the implementation of laws; and
WHEREAS, those who have experienced this unique governmental role comprise
a special band of brothers and sisters who are alone in their knowledge and understanding
of the time, the effort, the concerns, and the sacrifices that constitute the true nature of
legislative office; and
WHEREAS, legislators who have served in prior terms of office have been
responsible for maintaining and enhancing the effectiveness of the legislative process over
the years, for assuring the fairness, efficiency, and openness of the process, and they have
also been innovators in solving state problems and resourceful in bringing knowledge and
expertise to bear on the formation of public policy; and
WHEREAS, the predecessors of today's representatives and senators have willingly
shared their wisdom and knowledge with newly elected members, becoming their mentors,
colleagues, and friends, and many of these men and women have gone on to continue serving
the public in other capacities; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate for legislators serving today to establish a forum to
compare notes with former legislators about their common experience in a spirit of
camaraderie and fellowship and to profit by the wise counsel of those who in earlier years
walked the halls of this capitol, debated in committees, and struggled with the same kinds
of decisions legislators face today; and ENROLLEDHCR NO. 219
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WHEREAS, the legislature recognizes and honors many different groups and
constituencies from around our state during every session, and it is only fitting and proper
that the legislature provide for the recognition of the men and women who have served as
legislators in prior terms of office, for the success of the state of Louisiana, the strength of
our communities, and the overall vitality of American society depend in great measure upon
people like these men and women who have dedicated their time, energy, knowledge, and
experience as lawmakers and public servants.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
recognize the extraordinary men and women who have served in the Louisiana Legislature
and does provide for the observance of "Former State Legislator Recognition Day" during
the third week of each regular session of the legislature in even-numbered years.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE