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2016 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 111
BY REPRESENTATIVE MONTOUCET
A RESOLUTION
To commend Emily LaBorde Stoma upon being named Humanitarian of the Year by the
Crowley Chamber of Commerce.
WHEREAS, Emily LaBorde Stoma is the wife of Harvey Stoma and the proud
mother of Leith "Brooke", Annsley, Cassidy, and Trevor; she is also the grandmother of six
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, she is a graduate of Crowley High School, a certified graduate of
Louisiana's Banker's School of Banking, and a 1997 graduate of Leadership EXCEL; and
WHEREAS, for twenty-three years she worked for First National Bank of Crowley
in the accounting department; she also served as secretary and vice president for the board
of directors, as well as secretary for the board of the Financial Corporation of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Stoma has dedicated many years to the growth and development
of children, and she has helped improve the lives of those less fortunate; she has volunteered
much of her time coaching baseball and softball and has served on the board of directors for
the Crowley Recreation Department; and
WHEREAS, she is an active supporter of St. Michael Elementary School,
St. Michael Church, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Redemptorist Catholic School, and
Notre Dame High School; and
WHEREAS, in November of 1998, Mrs. Stoma was recognized as Volunteer of the
Month by Notre Dame High School for her outstanding achievements and contributions; and
WHEREAS, she has been involved with the Crowley Business and Professional
Women's Club, the Crowley Rotary Club, the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, and the
Crowley Chamber of Commerce; and
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WHEREAS, for the past sixteen years, Mrs. Stoma has been a huge asset to the
Crowley Christian Care Center for her service as a volunteer administrator; and
WHEREAS, Emily LaBorde Stoma is an exemplary citizen, and it is appropriate to
commend her on her prestigious accomplishment as the Crowley Chamber of Commerce
celebrates her as Humanitarian of the Year.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Emily LaBorde Stoma upon being named
Humanitarian of the Year by the Crowley Chamber of Commerce and does hereby extend
enduring appreciation for the tremendous pride and honor that she brings to her family and
friends, her community, and the state of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Emily LaBorde Stoma.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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