Commends Molly Buchmann and Sharon Mathews on the occasion of their retirement as artistic directors of Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre
Commends Vicki's School of Dance on its 47th anniversary.
Commends Danielle's Dance Academy upon celebrating five years of teaching dance
Commending Ann Williams, founder of the Dallas Black Dance Theatre, for her contributions to dance and dance education.
In memory of Rodolfo "Rudy" Méndez, the founder and artistic director of Ballet East Dance Company in Austin.
Commends Joseph Seyler on the occasion of his retirement after twenty-five years of public service to the state.
Commends Norris Joseph Broussard Sr. on the celebration of his 95th birthday.
Recognizes May first annually as St. Joseph the Worker day in Louisiana; commemorates the "Year of St. Joseph"; recognizes the dignity of all working men and women in Louisiana.
Commends the Woodlawn Lion Dance Team upon induction into the 2016 Louisiana Folklife Center Hall of Master Folk Artists
Commends Joseph Raphael Sims on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.