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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 15
BY SENATOR BOUDREAUX
A RESOLUTION
To commend and congratulate Hospice of Acadiana for thirty-five years of service to the
people of Acadiana.
WHEREAS, Hospice of Acadiana, founded in 1983, is the only nonprofit hospice in
Acadiana and one of only two in the state of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Hospice of Acadiana has provided comprehensive and compassionate
end-of-life care and services to the citizens of Lafayette, as well as to communities
throughout Acadiana, including programs such as We Honor Veterans, No One Dies Alone,
Pet Peace of Mind, Mission Moments, and Casserole Brigade; and
WHEREAS, Hospice of Acadiana has provided grief counseling services to the
citizens of Lafayette and surrounding communities, and its Center for Loss & Transition
provides free grief counseling to anyone in need, including individual counseling, support
groups, workshops, grief yoga, labyrinth walks, and Camp Bravehearts for grieving children;
and
WHEREAS, Hospice of Acadiana has served more than twenty-three thousand
patients and families in Acadiana; and
WHEREAS, the mission of Hospice of Acadiana is "To enable those with terminal
illnesses to live as fully and comfortably as possible; to emphasize quality of life; to help
people deal with grief; to be an educational resource center in the areas of death, dying,
terminal care, and related fields; to advocate for individuals to receive the appropriate care
at the appropriate time; and to reach diverse populations, honoring their customs and
values"; and
WHEREAS, the dedicated staff, volunteers, and physicians at Hospice of Acadiana
have provided these services for thirty-five years in an effort to ensure that "No one ends
life's journey alone, afraid, or in pain".
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend and congratulate Hospice of Acadiana upon thirty-five years of
compassionate, caring, and experienced service to the citizens of Acadiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Hospice of Acadiana.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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