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Regular Session, 2014 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 145
BY SENATOR DONAHUE
A RESOLUTION
To commend the Mandeville Republican Women on thirty years of volunteer public service
both locally and throughout the state.
WHEREAS, in 1984, Lane Carson, state chairman of the Reagan/Bush campaign and
DeNell Haines, a dedicated Republican woman, hosted an organizational meeting for
seventeen women who believed that it was time for a republican women's club in
Mandeville; and
WHEREAS, on May 17, 1984, the Mandeville Republican Women's Club received
its charter from the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW), officially
establishing it as an affiliate club of both the NFRW and the Louisiana Federation of
Republican Women; and
WHEREAS, the first initiative that the ladies undertook was establishing a
Reagan/Bush Victory Team Headquarters and organized voter registration at Mandeville
City Hall; and
WHEREAS, in 1986, the club began hosting fundraisers for candidates and local
charities, coordinating campaign efforts and volunteer support, providing forums for
candidates and elected officials to meet their constituents and hear from the voters as well
as recruiting and training candidates to run for office; and
WHEREAS, the women continue these activities along with providing voter
education and information to all interested citizens; and
WHEREAS, the club is recognized as a powerful volunteer political force locally and
throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, in 1988 the members played a major role in hosting the Republican
National Committee Convention in New Orleans which is still a fond memory among the
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WHEREAS, the club has received many awards and recognition to include the
NFRW Diamond and Gold Awards, club awards for fundraising, community service,
membership growth, and literacy; and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with the club's success over the years, many Mandeville
Republican Women members have been recognized for their leadership and service, and
many have been appointed or elected to a variety of offices at the local, state, and federal
levels; and
WHEREAS, the Mandeville Republican Women hosts several signature events in
Mandeville such as the Blue Jeans, Boots and BBQ, Rollin' on T-Rivers, Passion for
Fashion, Christmas Membership Tea, Storybook Christmas, Fall Card Party, and the
Candidates' Jazz Brunch and Glad Hatters' Competition; and
WHEREAS, for thirty years members of the Mandeville Republican Women's Club
has been dedicated to making a difference in and for the community.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend the Mandeville Republican Women on thirty years of volunteer
public service both locally and throughout the state, and celebrates the accomplishments of
the Mandeville Republican Women's Club, and honors those who believed in their mission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Michelle Pichon, President of the Mandeville Republican Women's Club.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE