ENROLLED
2015 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 70
BY REPRESENTATIVES SEABAUGH AND HENRY BURNS
A RESOLUTION
To commend Ronnie "Ron" Lee Adams upon his many accomplishments throughout a well-
lived life.
WHEREAS, Ronnie "Ron" L. Adams is a notable Louisiana citizen who deserves
recognition for his extraordinary contributions to his community, the state of Louisiana, and
the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, Ron Adams was born on August 3, 1940; heeding the call of his
country, Mr. Adams joined the United States Army in February of 1959, and he honorably
served his country in Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, he is a founding member of the European United States Army Warrant
Officer Association and served as secretary of the association in 1974; in 1975, Mr. Adams
served as a board member for the National Warrant Officer Association Board of Directors;
and
WHEREAS, he served in the United States Army with great courage and valor as
evidenced by his receipt of numerous awards and medals, including the Legion Merit
Award, two Bronze Stars, the Meritorious Service Medal, four Army Commendation
Medals, the Good Conduct Award, the Armed Service Expedition Medal, the Vietnam
Service Medal with eight service stars, the Vietnam Honor Medal, the General Officer Aid,
two Overseas Service bars, and the National Defense Service Medal; and
WHEREAS, he graduated from the United States Army Warrant Officer Senior
College in Fort Rucker, Alabama, and in 1980, he retired from the United States Army as
Chief Warrant Officer Four; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his commitment to his country, Ron Adams is an active
member in his community; and
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WHEREAS, he served as president of the Shreveport Bossier Apartment Association,
president of the Optimist Club, and president of the Southwest Shreveport Rotary Club; and
WHEREAS, he also served on the District Four Drainage Board, the State
Republican Central Committee, and from 1994 until 1998, on the Caddo Parish School
Board; he is also the founder of the Caddo Career & Technology Center Scholarship
Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Adams is a devoted member of Summer Grove Baptist Church,
where he has served as deacon and as chairman of the deacons; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Adams also finds joy in playing golf and spending time with his
family; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that a special measure of commendation be extended
to Ronnie "Ron" L. Adams as his extraordinary accomplishments throughout his seventy-
four years of life are recognized.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Ronnie "Ron" L. Adams and does hereby
record for posterity the pride and honor that he brings to his family, friends, community, the
state of Louisiana, and the United States.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Ronnie "Ron" L. Adams.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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