2015 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 164
BY SENATORS AMEDEE, BROWN AND GARY SMITH
A RESOLUTION
To commend the River Region Caucus and its member parishes for their cooperative efforts
toward improving the quality of life in the river region.
WHEREAS, formed in 1998, the River Region Caucus is comprised of the governing
bodies of Ascension, St. Charles, St. James, and St. John the Baptist parishes; and
WHEREAS, the parishes are a part of the same economic region and share similar
challenges and values, and the caucus has several common collective goals, including
increasing awareness for state policy and decision makers on issues related to levee
protection, infrastructure improvements, transportation and safety, traffic management,
community development, environmental planning, economic development, coastal erosion,
and port facility improvements; and
WHEREAS, the caucus is committed to improving the quality of life for its citizens
through better communication, identifying and planning opportunities to promote and
advance the culture and interests of the river region, and increasing awareness of and
educating the public and statewide decision makers about the region; and
WHEREAS, the River Region Caucus merits a special measure of commendation for
its significant contributions toward meeting the needs of the citizens of Ascension, St.
Charles, St. James, and St. John the Baptist parishes and for the pride and honor it brings to
the river region and to the state of Louisiana.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend the River Region Caucus and its member parishes for their
cooperative efforts toward improving the quality of life in the river region.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
River Region Caucus.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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