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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 20
BY SENATOR COLOMB
A RESOLUTION
To commend Malcolm Gerard Myer for his dedicated service and outstanding contributions
to the citizens of the state of Louisiana.
WHEREAS, Malcolm, a native son and lifelong resident of Louisiana, and grew up
in Pointe Coupee Parish, is married to Renee Myer, and has one daughter, Madelyn Myer,
and resides in Baton Rouge; and
WHEREAS, Malcolm graduated from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge,
where he received his bachelor of art's degree; and
WHEREAS, being interested in government and serving people, Malcolm began
working at the Louisiana House of Representatives as an assistant to the clerk; and
WHEREAS, in 1991, he became a special assistant to the secretary of the Louisiana
Department of Health and Hospitals where he served as the legislative liaison officer and
collaborated with executive staff to analyze the impact of federal, state, and local legislation;
and
WHEREAS, in 1996 through 1999, as a confidential assistant to the secretary of the
Louisiana Department of Social Services, Malcolm coordinated special projects and
represented the Secretary on several statewide boards and commissions along with providing
functional supervision over regional managers' budget requests in excess of four hundred
million dollars; and
WHEREAS, after years of service in state government, being equally passionate
about state service and moving the state forward, in 1999 Malcolm accepted a position with
United States Senator John Breaux; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure with Senator Breaux, Malcolm ascended to the job
position of State Director where he directed office operations of four state offices and
supervised a staff of twelve employees; and
WHEREAS, he also served as Senator Breaux's liaison to business and industry
leaders, civic and community organizations, local, state, and federal agencies, trade
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associations, elected officials, and other constituent groups; and
WHEREAS, Malcolm returned to state government in 2005 and served as the
director for emergency preparedness with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and
Forestry, Office of Animal Health Services; and
WHEREAS, from 2008 to 2012, Malcolm accepted a position with the Louisiana
Department of Justice, focused on improving the lives and health of all Louisiana citizens
and was tasked with managing all outreach programs and training, including school safety,
domestic violence, and underage drinking prevention awareness and the U Drink, U Drive,
U Walk Program; and
WHEREAS, being an advocate for the citizens of Louisiana, Malcolm has a special
place in his heart for children and has made his feelings known while serving as a member
and president of the Louisiana Children's Trust Fund Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, since being president of the board of directors, Malcolm has made it a
priority that a comprehensive approach to the prevention of child abuse and neglect be
identified within the state; and
WHEREAS, Malcolm continues to work tirelessly for the citizens of the state, today
he is the deputy secretary for the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections
where he manages the legal department, crime victims services, sex offender assessment
panels and reentry; and
WHEREAS, Malcolm is blessed with a wonderful family and great friends who truly
support his dedication and commitment to his career; and
WHEREAS, Malcolm has been the deserving recipient of numerous honors and
awards throughout the course of his career and his professional, civic, and business
affiliations; and
WHEREAS, Malcolm is a public servant whose proven leadership, dedication, and
knowledge has merited his consistent executive positions by five Louisiana governors; and
WHEREAS, as the Louisiana Children's Trust Fund board of directors comes to an
end, and as he prepares to look forward to the next chapter in his life, Malcolm deserves
commendation for his contributions and the exemplary strides he has taken as president of
the board of directors.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend and congratulate Malcolm Gerard Myer, and honor and recognition
are hereby extended to him for his outstanding accomplishments as a board member of the
Louisiana Children's Trust Fund, and a tribute is hereby paid to him for the effective way in
which he has made a difference, and shared his intelligence and energy to serve his family,
friends, community, and state.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Malcolm Gerard Myer.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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