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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 43
BY REPRESENTATIVE SMITH
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Thursday, March 27, 2014, as Southern
Poverty Law Center Day at the state capitol
A RESOLUTION1
To recognize Thursday, March 27, 2014, as Southern Poverty Law Center Day at the state2
capitol and to commend the Southern Poverty Law Center for its invaluable3
contributions to the state of Louisiana.4
WHEREAS, the Southern Poverty Law Center was founded in Montgomery,5
Alabama, in 1971 is an internationally recognized civil rights organization that is dedicated6
to fighting hate, teaching tolerance, and seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of7
society, and is a respected civil rights institution in the South; and8
WHEREAS, in 2007, the Southern Poverty Law Center established an office in New9
Orleans, Louisiana, to ensure that all Louisiana students have equal access to a high-quality10
public education and that Louisiana's most vulnerable children have access to community-11
based supports and services that are necessary for them to thrive and become valuable12
members of their communities; and13
WHEREAS, through its commitment to protecting the rights of Louisiana's children14
and families, the Southern Poverty Law Center continues to make a contribution of15
immeasurable value to the state of Louisiana.16
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the17
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the staff at the Southern Poverty Law Center18
for their invaluable contributions in serving the citizens of the state of Louisiana.19 HLS 14RS-2036 ORIGINAL
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the House of Representatives does hereby1
recognize Thursday, March 27, 2014, as Southern Poverty Law Center Day at the state2
capitol.3
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the4
Southern Poverty Law Center.5
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Smith HR No. 43
Recognizes Thursday, March 27, 2014, as Southern Poverty Law Center Day at the state
capitol and commends the Southern Poverty Law Center for its contributions to Louisiana.