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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 72
BY REPRESENTATIVE LEGER
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON
To commend Keith DuRousseau, President of Keiland Construction, LLC, upon being
named the Louisiana Small Business Person of the Year for 2014.
WHEREAS, each year, the United States Small Business Administration recognizes
business owners and key executives in small businesses for their outstanding achievements
and successes in their businesses and also their contributions to the nation; and
WHEREAS, Keith DuRousseau, President of Keiland Construction, LLC, was
nominated by the Louisiana Procurement Technical Assistance Center (LA-PTAC) for the
2014 Small Business Person of the Year for Louisiana in recognition of his exemplary
leadership; and
WHEREAS, Keiland Construction, LLC, has over fifty years of combined experience
in the construction industry and became a Louisiana Procurement Technical Assistance
Center (LA-PTAC) client in March of 2010, at such time as he was counseled in the field
of government contracts; and
WHEREAS, under the leadership and vision of Keith DuRousseau, Keiland
Construction, LLC, has worked on a variety of projects with agencies such as the United
States Army Corps of Engineers-New Orleans District, Fort Polk, Federal Aviation
Administration, Department of Defense, Navy, and Barksdale Air Force Base; and
WHEREAS, Keiland Construction, LLC, has also performed work for the United
States Department of the Interior and state and local governing agencies, some of which
include port and transportation authorities; and
WHEREAS, Keith DuRousseau's company has been awarded government contracts
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WHEREAS, under Keith DuRousseau's exceptional leadership, Keiland
Construction, LLC, has recently expanded into the commercial construction arena and has
completed several projects in Lake Charles, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Keith DuRousseau leads the way for the small business community by
his notable professional accomplishments, community participation, and reputation for
integrity; he has spent countless hours sharing and counseling with other local small
businesses in advising them how to better position their businesses for success and meet the
challenges of organization, marketing integrity, and efficiency; and
WHEREAS, Mr. DuRousseau is a strong advocate for safety, integrity, and diversity
within the workplace, whether it is in the office or at an on-site construction project; and
WHEREAS, Keiland Construction, LLC, has received significant support and
training from many programs, including the Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(A)
program; and
WHEREAS, Mr. DuRousseau was selected by the United States Small Business
Association as the Louisiana Small Business Person of the Year, and will be honored in May
of this year during National Small Business Week in Washington, D.C.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend Keith DuRousseau, President of Keiland Construction, LLC, for his exemplary
leadership and dedication in the small business community, and upon being named the 2014
Louisiana Small Business Person of the Year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Keith DuRousseau.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE