ENROLLED Page 1 of 1 Regular Session, 2014 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 176 BY REPRESENTATIVE LORUSSO A RESOLUTION To recognize June 2014 as Immigrant Heritage Month in Louisiana. WHEREAS, generations of immigrants from every corner of the globe have helped cultivate our country's economy and have contributed to the exceptional character of the United States; and WHEREAS, immigrants have played an integral role in contributing to Louisiana's rich and unique cultural history and have likewise fundamentally enriched the extraordinary strength of our great state; and WHEREAS, immigrants continue to grow businesses, innovate, create jobs, and make significant positive impacts in Louisiana's economy in both private sector industries spanning from science, technology, engineering, agriculture, and the arts, as well as wide- ranging public sector roles, including esteemed service in all branches of our military; and WHEREAS, recognizing these vast contributions, the role of immigrants in building and enriching our state and nation has been far reaching and possesses untold economic and cultural value. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby recognize the month of June 2014 as Immigrant Heritage Month and does hereby commend the contributions of immigrants to the well-being of our great state and nation. SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES