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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 119
BY SENATOR BARROW
A RESOLUTION
To commend and recognize the contributions, unique skillsets, and sacrifices of Louisiana's
women veterans.
WHEREAS, women began their service in the United States military, out of
necessity, during the Revolutionary War, in which they were laundresses, nurses, and cooks;
some women disguised themselves as men and bravely fought in combat; after nearly two
centuries of hard work and dedication to the United States Military, congress passed the
Women's Armed Services Integration Act; and
WHEREAS, with the passage of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act,
women were granted permanent status in the military and were entitled to military benefits;
during the Gulf War, women were called upon to perform a wider variety of duties than ever
before and have performed admirably in nearly every role, from pilots to intelligence to
commanding officers; and
WHEREAS, the number of courageous women volunteering to serve our country has
continually increased according to the National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics,
as of 2014, women veterans represent approximately ten percent of the United States veteran
population, including 31,905 of these women in the state of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, the population of women veterans is expected to increase to
approximately thirteen percent nationally and to nearly fifteen percent in the state of
Louisiana in the next fifteen years; these mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends risk their
lives to serve both domestically and abroad to protect the rights and freedoms of all
Americans; and
WHEREAS, women are an integral part of the military because of their growing
numbers and leadership positions; their unique skillsets make them a vital facet of our armed
forces; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana women veterans are true heroes who have served their
country with pride and honor, and it is appropriate to recognize the sacrifices and
contributions of these great women.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend Louisiana's women veterans for their distinguished service in the
United States Armed Forces; does hereby recognize their vital role in protecting the rights
and freedoms of Americans; and does hereby express enduring appreciation for the
dedication, contributions, and sacrifices to our country and the great pride women veterans
bring to the state of Louisiana.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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