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2018 First Extraordinary Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 7
BY REPRESENTATIVE BARRAS
Commends and expresses appreciation to the Honorable Chris Broadwater for his
outstanding legislative service and recognizes his contributions to his district and the
state
A RESOLUTION
To commend the Honorable Chris Broadwater and to express enduring gratitude for his
outstanding contributions to Tangipahoa Parish and the state of Louisiana,
particularly during his tenure as a distinguished member of the Louisiana House of
Representatives.
WHEREAS, Chris Broadwater is a notable public servant who has served with
excellence as a state representative since taking office in 2012, during which time he has
fully used every opportunity to serve the citizens of his district and the state in an honorable
and dedicated manner; and
WHEREAS, Representative Broadwater earned a juris doctor and a bachelor of civil
law from Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert School of Law; and
WHEREAS, Representative Broadwater has been a proud member of the Louisiana
Republican Legislative Delegation; and
WHEREAS, Representative Broadwater's diligent committee service has included
serving as vice-chairman of the House Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations and
serving as a member of the House Committee on Education, the House Committee on
Insurance, the House Committee on Ways and Means, the House Executive Committee, and
the Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlay; and
WHEREAS, he was recognized by the Louisiana Industrial Development Executives
Association in 2016 for his work to support economic development during the 2015 Regular
Session of the Louisiana Legislature; that same year, the Southwest Louisiana Economic
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Development Alliance awarded Representative Broadwater the LegisGator Chairman's
Award for supporting business initiatives; and
WHEREAS, during his time in the House of Representatives, Representative
Broadwater has worked on and supported many important pieces of legislation; he was a
tenacious advocate for Southeastern Louisiana University and exemplified the highest ideals
of the civil, bipartisan legislator; and
WHEREAS, as he prepares to embark on the next exciting and productive chapter
of his life, Representative Broadwater merits a sincere measure of commendation for his
singular contributions and the exemplary strides he has taken as an exceptional member of
the Louisiana House of Representatives.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the Honorable Chris Broadwater, hereby
extends honor and recognition to Representative Broadwater for his outstanding
accomplishments, particularly during his six-year legacy as a member of the Louisiana
House of Representatives which was marked by his uncompromising endeavor to improve
the welfare of his constituents in Tangipahoa Parish and the citizens of the state of
Louisiana, and hereby pays tribute to Chris Broadwater for the generous and effective way
in which he has dedicated his intelligence and his energy to the service of his family, friends,
community, and state.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the House of Representatives hereby expresses
enduring gratitude to Representative Broadwater for his service to the citizens of Louisiana,
as evidenced by his superlative achievements as a member of this distinguished body, and
does hereby extend to Representative Broadwater the best wishes of all the members for
continued prosperity and success in his future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the Honorable Chris Broadwater.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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