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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 62
BY SENATOR LONG
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To commend Mallory McConathy on being named as a student member at large on Alpha
Lambda Delta's National Council.
WHEREAS, Mallory McConathy, a junior biology major at Northwestern State
University, has been named a student member at large on Alpha Lambda Delta's National
Council to serve until June 2019; and
WHEREAS, Alpha Lambda Delta is a national honor society that recognizes students
in their first year at a college/university for academic success; and
WHEREAS, McConathy, who is from Stonewall, Louisiana, was installed at the
organization's annual National Council meeting in Providence, Rhode Island; and
WHEREAS, the National Council is responsible for making policy decisions for the
national organization and is composed of three administrative members, four professional
members at large, three student members at large, and a historian; and
WHEREAS, McConathy is the service chairman for NSU's Alpha Lambda Delta
chapter and, in the community, she is active in Hope for Paws, the Special Olympics, NSU
Food Bank, Natchitoches Boys and Girls Club, and area senior citizen projects; and
WHEREAS, on campus, Mallory is also the vice president of new members for
Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority, a mentor in NSU's President's Leadership Program, an
orientation leader, and a member of Blue Key and Purple Jackets; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the National Council this year, McConathy will chair
the Order of the Torch committee and serve as a member on the Chapter Relations,
Expansion, Graduate Fellowships, and Long Range Planning committees; and
WHEREAS, Mallory McConathy's enthusiasm for any worthwhile project is
contagious and her ability to motivate others to achieve their full potential demonstrates her
positive and very successful leadership style; and
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WHEREAS, founded in 1924, Alpha Lambda Delta has over one million lifetime
members and is present on more than 275 campuses nationwide, has as its mission to
"encourage superior academic achievement, to promote intelligent living and a continued
high standard of learning, and to assist students in recognizing and developing meaningful
goals for their unique roles in society"; and
WHEREAS, Mallory McConathy is a talented young woman who demonstrates
impeccable leadership and a commitment to excellence that is truly commendable; and
WHEREAS, she merits the highest commendation and most sincere congratulations
for her accomplishments and leadership.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend Mallory McConathy on being named as a student member at large on Alpha
Lambda Delta's National Council 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 a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Mallory McConathy.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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