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2017 Regular Session
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 90
BY SENATOR THOMPSON
COMMENDATIONS. Commends Dr. Linnea Eitmann upon earning a Doctor of
Philosophy in Global Health Management and Policy from Tulane University.
1 A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
2 To commend Dr. Linnea Eitmann upon earning a Doctor of Philosophy in Global Health
3 Management and Policy from Tulane University.
4 WHEREAS, Dr. Linnea Eitmann merits a special measure of commendation upon
5 successfully completing all the academic and administrative requirements set forth by
6 Tulane University's School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine; and
7 WHEREAS, prior to obtaining her doctorate degree, she graduated from the College
8 of William and Mary with a baccalaureate degree in Neuroscience and from Tulane
9 University with a master's degree in International Health and Development; and
10 WHEREAS, she is a native of Gig Harbor, Washington, but has made her home in
11 New Orleans, Louisiana, fully embracing the culture and uniqueness of Louisiana; and
12 WHEREAS, her research and work has focused on improving the public health,
13 medical outcomes, economic security and mobility, and lives of people across the world,
14 specifically Sub-Saharan Africa; and
15 WHEREAS, the focus of her dissertation was family planning access and programing
16 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, improving women's access to essential medical
17 services in that country, and specific programmatic recommendations to improve family
18 planning services; and
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1 WHEREAS, she has been steadfast in her dedication to women in Louisiana and
2 around the world, working with organizations across the globe; and
3 WHEREAS, she merits the highest measure of commendation and most sincere
4 congratulations on her outstanding accomplishments and her tireless commitment to
5 bettering the lives of citizens around the world.
6 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
7 commend Dr. Linnea Eitmann upon earning a Doctor of Philosophy in Global Health
8 Management and Policy from Tulane University and does hereby record for posterity the
9 pride and honor that she brings to her family, friends, community, and the state of Louisiana.
10 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby wish
11 her continued success and happiness in all future endeavors.
12 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Dr.
13 Linnea Eitmann.
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Curry Lann.
DIGEST
SCR 90 Engrossed 2017 Regular Session Thompson
Commends Dr. Linnea Eitmann upon earning a Doctor of Philosophy in Global Health
Management and Policy from Tulane University.
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