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2015 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 56
BY REPRESENTATIVE BADON
A RESOLUTION
To recognize Wednesday, April 29, 2015, as LMA Municipal Day at the Louisiana State
Capitol.
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Municipal Association (LMA) was founded in 1926 as
a nonprofit 501(c)4 organization serving as a unified voice for Louisiana's municipal
governments; and
WHEREAS, the LMA is a statewide member organization that advocates on behalf
of three hundred three municipalities and two parishes; and
WHEREAS, the LMA also includes five subsidiaries: Risk Management, Inc.,
Louisiana Municipal Advisory and Technical Services Bureau (LaMATS), Louisiana
Municipal Gas Authority, Louisiana Community Development Authority, and Louisiana
Municipal Association of Unemployment Compensation Program; and
WHEREAS, the LMA encompasses six affiliate entities: the Louisiana Association
of Tax Administrators, Louisiana Recreation and Parks Association, Louisiana City
Attorneys Association, Louisiana Municipal Clerks Association, Louisiana Association of
Municipal Secretaries and Assistants, and Building Officials Association of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, representation from the advisory entities and from the Municipal
Employees Retirement System of Louisiana, the Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association, the
Louisiana Airport Managers and Associates, the Louisiana Conference of Mayors, the
Louisiana Municipal Black Caucus Association, and the Louisiana Association of Chiefs of
Police is included on the LMA board of directors; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the LMA is to advocate, educate, and empower local
governments to serve the citizens of Louisiana efficiently and effectively; and
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WHEREAS, the LMA provides numerous programs and services to its member
municipalities, including conferences and training, LaMATS's sponsored Delinquent
Property Tax and Insurance Premium Tax Programs, Computer Information Technology
Assistance Program, and webinars; and
WHEREAS, the LMA continues to promote local governments by shaping
legislation, providing education on municipal issues, and exchanging ideas and experiences
among elected officials throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, on April 29, 2015, the LMA hosts its Annual LMA Municipal Day and
Legislative Conference celebrating all municipal officials and employees for their dedication
to public service.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby recognize April 29, 2015, as LMA Municipal Day at
the Louisiana State Capitol.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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