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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 90
BY SENATOR THOMPSON AND REPRESENTATI VE CHANEY
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To commend Dr. Linnea Eitmann upon earning a Doctor of Philosophy in Global Health
Management and Policy from Tulane University.
WHEREAS, Dr. Linnea Eitmann merits a special measure of commendation upon
successfully completing all the academic and administrative requirements set forth by
Tulane University's School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine; and
WHEREAS, prior to obtaining her doctorate degree, she graduated from the College
of William and Mary with a baccalaureate degree in Neuroscience and from Tulane
University with a master's degree in International Health and Development; and
WHEREAS, she is a native of Gig Harbor, Washington, but has made her home in
New Orleans, Louisiana, fully embracing the culture and uniqueness of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, her research and work has focused on improving the public health,
medical outcomes, economic security and mobility, and lives of people across the world,
specifically Sub-Saharan Africa; and
WHEREAS, the focus of her dissertation was family planning access and programing
in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, improving women's access to essential medical
services in that country, and specific programmatic recommendations to improve family
planning services; and
WHEREAS, she has been steadfast in her dedication to women in Louisiana and
around the world, working with organizations across the globe; and
WHEREAS, she merits the highest measure of commendation and most sincere
congratulations on her outstanding accomplishments and her tireless commitment to
bettering the lives of citizens around the world.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend Dr. Linnea Eitmann upon earning a Doctor of Philosophy in Global Health
Management and Policy from Tulane University and does hereby record for posterity the
pride and honor that she brings to her family, friends, community, and the state of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby wish
her continued success and happiness in all future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Dr.
Linnea Eitmann.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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