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2015 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 59
BY REPRESENTATIVES ARNOLD, BARRAS, BERTHELOT, AND JAY MORRIS
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Tuesday, May 5, 2015, as Bankers Day at the
state capitol
1 A RESOLUTION
2To designate Tuesday, May 5, 2015, as Bankers Day at the state capitol.
3 WHEREAS, since 1900, the Louisiana Bankers Association (LBA) has diligently
4represented the interests of banks and thrifts operating in the state of Louisiana; and
5 WHEREAS, LBA is a member-driven organization with a Government Relations
6Council that includes representation from all members; such representation assists the LBA's
7Board of Directors in the development of the association's positions regarding important
8banking issues; and
9 WHEREAS, LBA's current membership is comprised of one hundred forty-one banks
10and thrifts, which includes both state and federal charters and small and large institutions;
11LBA's membership is primarily comprised of locally based community banks; and
12 WHEREAS, Louisiana bankers are deeply committed and involved in the
13communities they serve and are essential for economic development and helping customers
14achieve their goals; and
15 WHEREAS, Louisiana bankers also exhibit such commitment to the LBA and are
16responsible for its success over the years; and
17 WHEREAS, the mission of the LBA is to help banks that operate in the state grow
18and prosper by focusing on government relations and education; and
19 WHEREAS, LBA's state government relations efforts include drafting legislation,
20supporting and opposing legislation, testifying before legislative committees, and building
21constructive coalitions with other industry groups; and
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1 WHEREAS, LBA also works closely with the Louisiana Congressional Delegation
2and banking regulators; and
3 WHEREAS, the Louisiana Bankers Education Foundation is a subsidiary of the LBA
4and exists to promote banking and financial literacy in Louisiana; this subsidiary offers a
5wide variety of services to meet members' specific training needs, including seminars,
6conferences, in-house programs, educational products, and online classes; and
7 WHEREAS, thousands of bankers attend LBA's workshops and conferences each
8year; and
9 WHEREAS, on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, the LBA is hosting its annual Bankers Day
10at the state capitol with numerous bankers from the state of Louisiana in attendance.
11 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
12Legislature of Louisiana does hereby designate Tuesday, May 5, 2015, as Bankers Day at
13the state capitol and does hereby recognize the extraordinary efforts and contributions of the
14Louisiana Bankers Association.
15 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
16to the chief executive officer of the Louisiana Bankers Association.
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HR 59 Original 2015 Regular Session Arnold
Designates May 5, 2015, as Bankers Day at the state capitol.
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