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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 23
BY SENATORS PETERSON AND MORRI SH
A RESOLUTION
To honor and recognize Laurita Pete, past president of the Crowley City Council, on her
contributions to Acadia Parish and the state of Louisiana.
WHEREAS, Laurita Pete is regarded by many as "one of the best to have ever served
in elected office in Louisiana"; and
WHEREAS, she never retreated from important issues and always made fearless
decisions in the best interest of her constituents; and
WHEREAS, she was the first African-American female to serve on the Crowley City
Council and was named an honorary senator by the Louisiana State Senate; and
WHEREAS, she was the first certified African American within the Department of
Public Welfare as a caseworker; and
WHEREAS, she was honored by the National Association of University Women as
the local Woman of the Year; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Children's Defense Fund recognized her as a Champion
for Children; and
WHEREAS, her colleagues have said, "Pete was a true historian and could remember
any and everything"; and
WHEREAS, her successor acknowledged that she has very large shoes to fill and
very fond memories of the dedicated service rendered by Laurita Pete; and
WHEREAS, words and phrases such as "devoted", "informed", "hardworking", "a
giving spirit", "a joy to work with", and "tireless public servant" are often used to describe
Laurita Pete; and
WHEREAS, the impression that she left on the Crowley City Council will be felt for
many years to come.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby honor and recognize Laurita Pete, past president of the Crowley City Council,
on her contributions to Acadia Parish and the state of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Laurita Pete.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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