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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 202
BY REPRESENTATIVE BARROW
A RESOLUTION
To recognize May of 2014 as Sonja and Jonathan Anderson Water Safety Month in the state
of Louisiana.
WHEREAS, Sonja and Jonathan Anderson, the wife and son of Johnny Anderson,
a prominent political figure in north Baton Rouge, both died in May of 2010, from drowning
in the family pool; and
WHEREAS, Sonja Anderson was attempting to rescue her two-year-old son who had
driven his tricycle into the pool, and she jumped in after him even though she could not
swim; and
WHEREAS, Johnny Anderson created the Sonja and Jonathan Anderson Aquatics
Foundation to teach families how to swim and raise awareness of water safety, and he plans
to award scholarships for swimming lessons once his fundraising has reached $25,000; and
WHEREAS, Anderson worked for former Governor Kathleen Blanco and served as
chairman of the Southern University System board, and he relies on his faith for inner
strength.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana recognizes the month of May 2014 as "Sonja and Jonathan
Anderson Water Safety Month" and encourages all citizens of the state to educate and
inform others about water safety.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Johnny Anderson.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES