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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 55
BY SENATOR DORSEY-COLOMB AND REPRESENTATIVE SMITH
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To recognize April 29, 2015, as "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 the
behalf of 303 municipalities and two parishes; and
WHEREAS, the LMA includes five subsidiaries, namely, Risk Management, Inc.,
Louisiana Municipal Advisory and Technical Services Bureau, Louisiana Municipal Gas
Authority, Louisiana Community Development Authority, and Louisiana Municipal
Association of Unemployment Compensation Program; and
WHEREAS, the LMA encompasses six affiliate and associated entities, including
the Louisiana Association of Tax Administrators, Louisiana Parks and Recreation
Association, Louisiana City Attorney's 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 also 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 Association is included on the LMA Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, the core of the LMA's mission 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 trainings, LaMATS' 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 official leaders throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, on April 29, 2015, the LMA will host its Annual Municipal Day and
Legislative Conference celebrating all municipal officials and employees for their dedication
to public service.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
recognize April 29, 2015, as "Municipal Day" at the Louisiana State Capitol.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
executive director of the Louisiana Municipal Association.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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