ENROLLED
2015 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 14
BY REPRESENTATIVES TERRY LANDRY, HONORE, PIERRE, SMITH, AND
THIERRY
A RESOLUTION
To recognize 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; the
purposes of this organization are to recognize the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of
man and to execute commendable works of Catholic action through the spiritual and
corporal works of mercy; and
WHEREAS, the Knights of Peter Claver and the Ladies Auxiliary is the largest and
oldest black Catholic organization in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Knights of Peter Claver and the Ladies Auxiliary in the state of
Louisiana have rendered service to their churches and communities across the state for over
one hundred three years; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Louisiana State Conference of the Knights of Peter
Claver and Ladies Auxiliary merit sincere commendation and recognition for their continued
service in the organization.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of 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 occasion of its
Seventy-First Annual Conference; does hereby welcome the organization to Baton Rouge
for the conference; and does hereby commend these exceptional men and women for their
continued service and commitment to their communities and the state of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Louisiana House of Representatives does
hereby recognize Friday, April 24, 2015, as Louisiana Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver
Day.
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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
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