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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 92
BY REPRESENTATIVE PUGH
COMMENDATIONS: Commends the members of the U.S. Army War College team
participating in the Eisenhower Series College Program and welcomes them to La.
in April of 2014
A RESOLUTION1
To commend the members of the United States Army War College team participating in the2
Eisenhower Series College Program and to welcome them to Louisiana in April of3
2014.4
WHEREAS, upon the memorable and historic occasion of their visit to the state of5
Louisiana, it is appropriate to commend and honor those from the United States Army War6
College participating in the Eisenhower Series College Program; and7
WHEREAS, the United States Army War College, located in Carlisle Barracks,8
Pennsylvania, represents the highest level of education offered by the military services and9
is designed to equip carefully selected senior officers and civilians with the competencies10
required of strategic leaders of the United States Armed Forces; and11
WHEREAS, these select students, including senior officers from all branches of the12
armed forces, senior civilian representatives from a variety of United States government13
agencies, and senior military officers from many countries, are chosen to participate in this14
graduate-level course of study; and 15
WHEREAS, United States Army War College students examine national security16
issues and strategy development, regional affairs, current and future challenges for national17
defense, and the responsibilities of senior-level command, and students who successfully18
complete all the requirements established by the Army War College for granting a degree19
are awarded the Master of Strategic Studies degree; and20 HLS 14RS-3732 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, annually, several students at the United States Army War College1
participate in the Eisenhower Series College Program and travel outside Carlisle Barracks2
to engage in discussions with other students, academics, and the public about national3
security issues and the employment of military assets; and4
WHEREAS, in April of 2014, Eisenhower Series College Program participants are5
sharing their unique knowledge with the citizens of Louisiana and visiting various education6
institutions, including Southeastern Louisiana University and the Louisiana State University7
Paul M. Hebert Law Center; and8
WHEREAS, topics to be discussed include Cyber Security - Whose Responsibility9
Is It?, Targeting Terrorists after Afghanistan, U.S. Asia-Pacific Strategy, Energy Security:10
What is DoD Pursuing and Why?, and Sexual Assault and the Military; and 11
WHEREAS, the actions and commitment of the individuals participating in the12
Eisenhower Series College Program uphold the highest traditions of the United States Armed13
Forces, and they bring tremendous pride to their families, their fellow citizens, and the14
United States of America; and15
WHEREAS, these individuals merit a special measure of commendation as they are16
welcomed with the utmost admiration and respect to the state of Louisiana.17
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the18
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the members of the United States Army War19
College team who are participating in the Eisenhower Series College Program for their20
outstanding accomplishments, namely Lieutenant Colonel Robert A. Borcherding,21
Lieutenant Colonel Paul Tim Brooks, Lieutenant Colonel Stephen K. Van Riper,22
Commander Anthony Conley, Colonel Jacqueline Denise Brown, and Colonel Matthew C.23
Molineux, does hereby recognize and record for posterity their vital contributions and24
tireless dedication to military excellence, does hereby express enduring appreciation for the25
tremendous honor they bring to the citizens of Louisiana with their visit in April of 2014,26
does hereby sincerely welcome them to Louisiana, and does hereby extend to them best27
wishes for continued success in all of their future endeavors.28
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that suitable copies of this Resolution be transmitted29
to Lieutenant Colonel Robert A. Borcherding, Judge Advocate General's Corps, Lieutenant30 HLS 14RS-3732 ORIGINAL
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Colonel Paul Tim Brooks, Information Operations, Lieutenant Colonel Stephen K. Van1
Riper, U.S. Marine Corps, Commander Anthony Conley, Civil Engineer Corps, Colonel2
Jacqueline Denise Brown, Signal Corps, and Colonel Matthew C. Molineux, U.S. Army War3
College, Eisenhower Series College Program.4
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)]
Pugh HR No. 92
Commends the members of the United States Army War College team participating in the
Eisenhower Series College Program and welcomes them to Louisiana in April of 2014.