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Regular Session, 2014
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 35
BY SENATOR DORSEY-COLOMB AND REPRESENTATI VE BADON
LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS. Recognizes April 2, 2014, as Mayor's Day at the Louisiana
State Capitol.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON1
To recognize April 2, 2014, as Mayor's Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.2
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Municipal Association (LMA) was founded in 1926 as3
a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization serving as a unified voice for Louisiana's municipal4
governments; and5
WHEREAS, the LMA is a statewide member organization that advocates on the6
behalf of 303 municipalities and two parishes; and7
WHEREAS, the LMA encompasses six affiliate entities, including the Louisiana8
Association of Tax Administrators, Louisiana Recreation and Parks Association, Louisiana9
City Attorneys Association, Louisiana Municipal Clerks Association, Louisiana Association10
of Municipal Secretaries and Assistants, and Building Officials Association of Louisiana;11
and12
WHEREAS, the LMA also includes five associated entities, namely, Risk13
Management, Inc., Louisiana Municipal Advisory and Technical Services Bureau, Louisiana14
Municipal Gas Authority, Louisiana Community Development Authority, and Louisiana15
Municipal Association of Unemployment Compensation Program; and 16
WHEREAS, representation from the affiliate entities and also from the Municipal17
Employees Retirement System of Louisiana, the Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association, the18 SCR NO. 35
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Louisiana Airport Managers and Associates, and the Louisiana Conference of Mayors, and1
the Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police Association is included on the LMA Board of2
Directors; and3
WHEREAS, the core of the LMA's mission is to advocate, educate, and empower4
local governments to serve the citizens of Louisiana efficiently and effectively; and5
WHEREAS, the LMA provides numerous programs and services to its member6
municipalities, including conferences and trainings, LaMATS' sponsored Delinquent7
Property Tax and Insurance Premium Tax Programs, and Computer Information Technology8
Assistance Program; and9
WHEREAS, the LMA continues to promote local governments by shaping10
legislation, providing education on municipal issues, and exchanging ideas and experiences11
among elected official leaders throughout the state; and12
WHEREAS, on April 2, 2014, the LMA will host its Annual Mayor's Day and13
Legislative Conference celebrating all municipal officials and employees for their dedication14
to public service.15
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby16
recognize April 2, 2014, as Mayor's Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.17
The original instrument was prepared by Jerry J. Guillot. The following
digest, which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was
prepared by Ann S. Brown.
DIGEST
Dorsey-Colomb SCR No. 35
Recognizes April 2, 2014, as Mayor's Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to original bill
1. Corrects the name of the Louisiana Recreation and Parks Association.
2. Lists the names of five entities associated with LMA.
3. Adds the names of other organizations associated with LMA.