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Regular Session, 2014 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 202
BY SENATOR BROOME
A RESOLUTION
To express the support of the Senate for the mission of the Wilson Global Initiative and its
founder, Chance Wilson.
WHEREAS, Chance Wilson is a fourteen year old eighth grader at Westdale Middle
School in Baton Rouge; and
WHEREAS, Chance is determined to start his own 501c(3) nonprofit corporation
with a global purpose; and
WHEREAS, Chance has wisely turned to educators at his school and to local
political and civic leaders seeking their advice and counsel in achieving his goals; and
WHEREAS, the focus of the Wilson Global Initiative is advocating for and
eventually helping to produce education reform around the world; and
WHEREAS, Chance is not deterred by his age and lack of knowledge of economic
and legal issues, rather he has a keen interest in changing the world and has taken his
message to civic leaders and politicians, seeking those with expertise beyond his grasp as
an eighth grader; and
WHEREAS, one of Chance's main concerns is that the United States is facing unique
challenges and he believes that the greatest strength of America, its ability to innovate, is key
to surmounting the issues confronting the twenty-first century republic; and
WHEREAS, Chance plans to be a part of that innovative approach to dealing with
the issues of today, particularly global educational challenges, putting his imagination into
action through his envisioned Chance Wilson Company and its nonprofit subsidiary, the
Wilson Global Initiative; and
WHEREAS, Chance has built on this vision to bring education innovation to areas
of the world in need of assistance in educating young people; he has remained true to his
idea of innovation; and he has sought people in the Baton Rouge community who can help
develop in him the skills that will be needed to bring his dreams of the Chance Wilson
Company and the Wilson Global Initiative to fruition. SR NO. 202 ENROLLED
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby express its support for the mission of the Wilson Global Initiative and its
founder, Chance A. Wilson.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Chance A. Wilson of Baton Rouge.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE