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2015 Regular Session
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 153
BY REPRESENTATIVES ST. GERMAIN, BARROW, HILL, HODGES, JACKSON,
NANCY LANDRY, MORENO, NORTON, SMITH, STOKES, THIERRY,
WHITNEY, AND WOODRUFF AND SENATORS BROOME, BUFFINGTON,
DORSEY-COLOMB, AND PETERSON
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To commend Jennifer Barnes Maggio upon her receipt of a 2015 Women of Excellence
Award from the Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation in the category
of Louisiana Hero of Excellence.
WHEREAS, Jennifer Barnes Maggio is an award winning author of four books, a
nationally recognized speaker, and the chief executive officer of a global nonprofit support
group, The Life of a Single Mom; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Maggio has shared her personal journey through homelessness,
abuse, and multiple teen pregnancies with audiences around the world, and she has made
regular appearances on national radio and television programs; and
WHEREAS, by the time she reached nineteen years of age, Ms. Maggio's life
experiences had become her biggest educator as she became a single mother of two children;
and
WHEREAS, having graduated as her high school's valedictorian and senior class
president, receiving an education remained an important aspect of Ms. Maggio's life, and she
pursued her education full-time at night and worked full-time during the day; and
WHEREAS, through her hard work and determination, she became an eleven-time
Circle of Excellence winner at a prominent Fortune 500 Company; her success in corporate
America has led to several regional and national awards while providing her with experience
in human resources, public speaking, recruitment, financial counseling, and management;
and
WHEREAS, in 2007, Ms. Maggio began hosting single parent support groups in her
home as a volunteer for her church; this volunteer effort led to the founding of The Life of
a Single Mom Ministries; and
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WHEREAS, Ms. Maggio is considered one of the most recognized national
advocates of single parent empowerment and success; her passion to help single parents is
contagious and her story has inspired millions of single parents around the world; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Maggio has received numerous awards in recognition of her
outstanding work, some of which include the 2014 Blue Cross Blue Shield Angel Award,
the 2012 Baton Rouge Business Report's 40x40 Award, and the 2011 Mother of All Ideas
Award; and
WHEREAS, she has been featured in print, television, and radio media; she also
works as a columnist with several magazines and websites; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation created the
Women of Excellence Awards to recognize and honor extraordinary women of excellence
across the state for their outstanding achievements and contributions; and
WHEREAS, recipients of the Women of Excellence Awards exhibit characteristics
of integrity and professionalism, personify excellence in their area of specialty, and are
committed to community service to better society as a whole; and
WHEREAS, for 2015, there are six categories for the Women of Excellence Awards:
Business, College Woman of Excellence, Health and Medicine, High School Woman of
Excellence, Louisiana Hero of Excellence, and Nonprofit of Excellence; and
WHEREAS, the recipients of the 2015 Women of Excellence Awards are being
recognized at the Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation's Women of
Excellence Awards Gala on Tuesday, May 26, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Jennifer Barnes Maggio has been named a recipient of a 2015 Women
of Excellence Award in the category of Louisiana Hero of Excellence for her
accomplishments which demonstrate she has influenced the lives of people in Louisiana and
beyond; and
WHEREAS, Jennifer Barnes Maggio merits a sincere and heartfelt measure of
commendation for her dedication to excellence and her outstanding accomplishments, and
it is appropriate for the Legislature of Louisiana to commend Jennifer Barnes Maggio upon
her receipt of a 2015 Women of Excellence Award from the Louisiana Legislative Women's
Caucus Foundation and to recognize her vital contributions to the citizens of Louisiana.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend Jennifer Barnes Maggio upon her receipt of a 2015 Women of Excellence Award
from the Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation in the category of Louisiana
Hero of Excellence; does hereby recognize and record for posterity her singular
contributions to the citizens of Louisiana; and does hereby extend enduring appreciation for
the tremendous pride and honor that she brings to her community and the state of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Jennifer Barnes Maggio.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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