2018 First Extraordinary Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 6
BY SENATORS TARVER, BARROW, COLOMB AND THOMPSON
A RESOLUTION
To commend Southern University on the occasion of its seventy-fifth Annual State
Livestock and Poultry Show held March 1 through March 3, 2018.
WHEREAS, since 1943, Southern University has provided opportunities for youth
throughout the state to gain valuable knowledge and skills in livestock judging, selection,
and evaluation; and
WHEREAS, in March, Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
celebrates its seventy-fifth Annual State Livestock and Poultry Show with exhibits and
competitions at the Maurice A. Edmond Livestock Arena; and
WHEREAS, during the event, judges will name state champions in various breeds
of beef and dairy cattle, hogs, sheep, rabbits, and goats, and in the poultry categories of
prize-winning chickens, geese, ducks, and turkeys; and
WHEREAS, the competition will culminate on March 3rd with an awards
presentation for each division of champion market animals in the show; winners will receive
rosettes, ribbons, and silver platters and some will receive the coveted titles of "Grand
Champion" or "Best in Show"; and
WHEREAS, members of 4-H Clubs and Future Farmers of America (FFA) represent
the majority of these young competitors who learn valuable lessons in leadership, character
development, and entrepreneurship skills; and
WHEREAS, Southern University Ag Center is to be commended for its promotion
of agricultural sciences and for the continuation of this time-honored, farm family tradition;
and
WHEREAS, the Southern University Annual State Livestock and Poultry Show
continues its strong legacy of providing excellent opportunities for youth in the state of
Louisiana to breed and exhibit prize-winning animals.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend the Southern University on the occasion of its seventy-fifth Annual
State Livestock and Poultry Show.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Harold Mellieon, PhD, Director of Livestock Programs at Southern University Ag Center.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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