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2015 Regular Session
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 65
BY REPRESENTATIVE SMITH
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To commend the members of the Louisiana State Conference of the Knights of Peter Claver
and Ladies Auxiliary and to designate Friday, April 24, 2015, as Louisiana Knights
and Ladies of Peter Claver Day.
WHEREAS, the Knights of Peter Claver was founded on November 7, 1909, for the
purposes of recognizing the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man and of executing
commendable works of Catholic action, particularly through the spiritual and corporal works
of mercy; and
WHEREAS, the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary is the largest and
oldest black Catholic organization in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver in the state of Louisiana have
rendered service to their churches and communities for more than one hundred years; and
WHEREAS, the more than seven hundred officers, delegates, and visitors to the
Louisiana State Conference of the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary are
convening in the capital city of Baton Rouge for the Seventy-First Annual Conference; and
WHEREAS, the continued service of the members of the Louisiana State Conference
of the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary merits sincere commendation and
recognition.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend the members of the Louisiana State Conference of the Knights of Peter Claver and
Ladies Auxiliary upon the celebration of the Seventy-First Annual Conference and does
hereby commend these exceptional men and women for their continued service and
commitment to the state of Louisiana.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the legislature does hereby designate Friday,
April 24, 2015, as Louisiana Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver Day.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Corey Jeanlouis, president of the Louisiana State Conference of the Knights of Peter
Claver.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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