ENROLLED
2015 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 166
BY REPRESENTATIVE BARROW
A RESOLUTION
To recognize June 14, 2015, as National Flag Day and June 14 through 20, 2015, as National
Flag Week and to commend Louisiana citizens for their military service.
WHEREAS, each year, National Flag Day is celebrated in the United States on the
fourteenth of June, and the week during which this day falls is designated as National Flag
Week; and
WHEREAS, the American flag has been the national symbol for two hundred thirty-
eight years, and it remains a beacon of freedom wherever it is flown; and
WHEREAS, Americans fly the flag to show their pride and appreciation for the
freedoms they enjoy and pledge their allegiance to the flag, and American troops carry it
before them as they defend the liberties for which it stands; and
WHEREAS, on National Flag Day, the citizens of Louisiana remember those in
uniform whose courage and sacrifice inspire them at home; and
WHEREAS, Representatives James K. Armes, III, Wesley T. Bishop, Richard T.
Burford, Henry L. Burns, Stephen F. Carter, Kenny R. Cox, John Bel Edwards, James R.
"Jim" Fannin, Franklin J. Foil, Randal L. Gaines, Jerry Gisclair, Lowell C. "Chris" Hazel,
Dalton W. Honoré, Frank A. Howard, Terry C. Landry, Sr., Nick Lorusso, Jack Montoucet,
and John M. Schroder, Sr., along with House staffers Karen Auguste, Leo Bouquet, Noel
Hunt, Felicie Jackson, Joe Locke, Tyler McCloud, W. J. Minor, and Vince Starns, have
either served in the past or are serving presently in the military; and
WHEREAS, on Sunday, June 14, 2015, Representative Regina Ashford Barrow is
hosting her tenth annual "Celebrating the Red, White, and Blue" National Flag Day
celebration with a parade, music, food, and fun; and
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WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize National Flag Day and National Flag
Week and to take this opportunity to express enduring appreciation to all of Louisiana's
citizens who have served or are serving in the military for the tremendous pride and honor
they bring to the state of Louisiana and the United States of America.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby recognize June 14, 2015, as National Flag Day and
June 14 through June 20, 2015, as National Flag Week and does hereby commend Louisiana
citizens for their military service.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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