ENROLLED
2016 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 32
BY REPRESENTATIVES TERRY LANDRY, PIERRE, AND SMITH
A RESOLUTION
To recognize Thursday, April 14, 2016, as Louisiana Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver
Day.
WHEREAS, the Knights of Peter Claver was founded on November 7, 1909, for the
purposes of recognizing the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man and of executing
commendable works of Catholic action, particularly through the practice of spiritual and
corporal works of mercy; and
WHEREAS, the Knights of Peter Claver and the Ladies Auxiliary is the largest and
oldest black Catholic organization in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver have rendered service
to their churches and communities across the state for over one hundred and three years; and
WHEREAS, the more than seven hundred officers, delegates, and visitors to the
Louisiana State Conference of the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary are
convening in the capitol city of Baton Rouge for their seventy-second annual state
conference; and
WHEREAS, the continued service of the members of the Louisiana State Conference
of the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary merits sincere commendation and
recognition.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the Louisiana State Conference of the
Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary upon the celebration of its seventy-second
annual state conference and does hereby commend these exceptional men and women for
their continued service and commitment to the state of Louisiana.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Louisiana House of Representatives hereby
recognizes Thursday, April 14, 2016, as Louisiana Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver Day.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Corey Jeanlouis, president of the Louisiana State Conference of the Knights of Peter
Claver and Paula Jordan, President of the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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