2016 Second Extraordinary Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 4
BY SENATOR BARROW
A RESOLUTION
To recognize June 14, 2016, as National Flag Day and to commend Louisiana citizens for
their military service.
WHEREAS, each year, National Flag Day is celebrated in the United States on the
fourteenth of June; and
WHEREAS, the American flag has been the national symbol for two hundred thirty-
nine years, and remains a beacon of freedom wherever it is flown; and
WHEREAS, Americans fly the flag to show their pride and appreciation for the
freedoms they enjoy and pledge their allegiance to the flag, and American troops carry it
before them as they defend the liberties for which it stands; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Louisiana look forward to Flag Day every year as a day
on which to remember in a special way those in uniform whose courage and sacrifice inspire
them at home; and
WHEREAS, Representatives James K. Armes III, Stephen F. Carter, Kenny R. Cox,
Franklin J. Foil, Randal L. Gaines, Jerry Gisclair, Lowell C. Hazel, Frank A. Howard, Terry
C. Landry Sr., Jack Montoucet, and John Schroder Sr., and Senators Wesley T. Bishop,
James R. Fannin, and Gregory W. Tarver, and Governor John Bel Edwards have either
served in the past or are serving presently in the military; and
WHEREAS, on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, Senator Regina Ashford Barrow is hosting
her eleventh annual "Celebrating the Red, White, and Blue" National Flag Day celebration
with music, food, and fun; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize National Flag Day and to take this
opportunity to express enduring appreciation to all of Louisiana citizens who have served
or are serving in the military for the tremendous pride and honor they bring to the state of
Louisiana and the United States of America.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby recognize June 14, 2016, as National Flag Day and does hereby commend
Louisiana citizens for their military service.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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