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Regular Session, 2014
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 4
BY SENATOR PEACOCK
COMMENDATIONS. Commends Hunter Hopkins on his numerous accomplishments, his
exemplary and impressive academic achievements, and on being selected as a recipient of
the LSU University Medal.
A RESOLUTION1
To commend and congratulate Hunter Hopkins on his numerous accomplishments, his2
exemplary academic achievements, and on being honored as a recipient of the LSU3
University Medal.4
WHEREAS, the LSU University Medal is LSU's highest academic achievement and5
was bestowed on only 11 of the 1,582 graduates in the fall commencement on December 20,6
2013; and7
WHEREAS, Hunter Hopkins, 2010 valedictorian at Byrd High School in Shreveport,8
was one of the medal recipients and made straight As, maintained a 4.0 grade point average,9
and graduated summa cum laude at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge; and10
WHEREAS, while at Byrd High School, Hunter Hopkins was involved in the11
National Honor Society, Beta Club, French Club, Key Club, and Lyle's Leaders, a very12
selective club that teaches different styles of leadership; and13
WHEREAS, at LSU, Hunter majored in biology (pre-med) and minored in business14
administration; and15
WHEREAS, he was involved in Alpha Epsilon Delta, a pre-med honor society, and16
the Student Christian Medical Association, and through the SCMA, went on medical mission17
trips to Peru and the Dominican Republic; and18 SR NO. 4
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WHEREAS, he worked in the research lab of Dr. William Stickles while at LSU and1
attended the Marine Biology summer abroad program in Alaska with Dr. Stickles; and2
WHEREAS, he volunteered with St. Joseph Hospice while a student at Louisiana3
State University in Baton Rouge; and4
WHEREAS, he was accepted and will be attending Louisiana State University5
School of Medicine in New Orleans in the fall; and 6
WHEREAS, Hunter Hopkins has always been an exemplary role model for other7
students; and 8
WHEREAS, his achievements, vast knowledge, and academic distinction make him9
worthy of emulation and public recognition; and 10
WHEREAS, he deserves to be recognized, honored, and respected for his exemplary11
academic achievements as well as his deeds to improve and make a positive impact in his12
city, campus, and state; and13
WHEREAS, the success of the state of Louisiana, the strength of our communities,14
and the overall vitality of American society depends, in great measure, upon the dedication15
of great young men like Hunter Hopkins.16
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana17
hereby recognizes the numerous accomplishments and extraordinary academic record of18
Hunter Hopkins and hereby extends many congratulations and commendations to him on19
being honored as a recipient of the LSU University Medal.20
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to21
Hunter Hopkins.22
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Tammy Crain Waldrop.
DIGEST
Peacock SR No. 4
Commends Hunter Hopkins on his numerous accomplishments, his exemplary academic
achievements, and on being honored as an LSU University Medal recipient.