2016 Second Extraordinary Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 11
BY SENATOR LONG
A RESOLUTION
To commend and congratulate Theresa Slater for her hard work, dedication and continuous
commitment to the CHRISTUS Cabrini Foundation and Children's Miracle Network
upon the occasion of her retirement.
WHEREAS, Theresa Slater has effectively and tirelessly served CHRISTUS Health
Central Louisiana as the Executive Director of CHRISTUS Cabrini Foundation and
Children's Miracle Network (CMN) since July 2, 1990, and as a faithful advocate of the
ministry of Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, will retire on June 30; and
WHEREAS, prior to joining the Cabrini family, she served as Vice President of
Public Relations for Rapides Bank and Trust Company for twenty-three years; and
WHEREAS, Theresa Slater has provided strong leadership and direction to
CHRISTUS Cabrini Foundation and CMN during her tenure by raising over $10 million for
children's services from CMN projects such as the ProAm Golf Tournament, Big Bass
Fishing Tournament, CMN Telethon, and Miracle Jeans Day, $3 million for the new
Women's & Children's Hospital and the new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and
approximately $4.5 million from the Annual Cabrini Foundation Winter Ball for various
services throughout Cabrini Hospital; and
WHEREAS, she has served as the Executive Director of the CHRISTUS Cabrini
Foundation and Children's Miracle Network for twenty-six years and during her tenure, she
has represented the hospital by participating in many civic and nonprofit special events
including The Taste of Mardi Gras, St. Mary's Walk, and as the behind-the-scenes chief
organizer of the annual Cabrini Ball and the Children's Miracle Network Telethon, and has
raised over $10 million for Children's services at Cabrini and also raised over $3 million for
the new Women's and Children's Hospital and the new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; and
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WHEREAS, she currently or has previously served on many boards including: the
Chamber of Commerce (lifetime member and a founding member of the Red Coat
Ambassadors), the Shepherd Center, the Catholic Diocese of Alexandria Advisory Board and
the Diocese's Centennial Celebration, the Family Counseling Agency, Hope House, the
Manna House, YMCA, the YWCA, the Rapides Children's Advocacy Center, the American
Heart Association and the American Cancer Society; and
WHEREAS, during a full and productive lifetime, she has demonstrated, in countless
ways, her dedication to the welfare of others and has earned the respect and affection of
people from all walks of life, cultures and all ages having been described as "willing to put
others before herself", "an outspoken advocate for patients" and someone who "has a strong
conviction to her mission", a "go to" person in the community who is compassionate, loyal
and nurturing, and "makes everyone feel special".
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend and congratulate Theresa Slater upon the occasion of her retirement
for her outstanding contribution of time and talent and for her hard work, dedication, and
continuous commitment, and best wishes are extended for success in her future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Theresa Slater.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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