ENROLLED 2019 Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 12 BY REPRESENTATIVE BAGLEY A RESOLUTION To commend Northwestern State University's chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta freshman honor society on receiving the Order of the Torch award. WHEREAS, the mission of Alpha Lambda Delta is to encourage superior academic achievement among students in their first year in institutions of higher education, to promote intelligent living and a continued high standard of learning, and to assist students in recognizing and developing meaningful goals for their roles in society; and WHEREAS, founded in 1965, the Northwestern State University chapter has over fifty-three years of service on campus; and WHEREAS, the Order of the Torch award is the organization's highest honor and recognizes the most outstanding chapters in the nation; judging is based on chapter involvement, chapter communication, campus visibility and presentation; and WHEREAS, there are two hundred and eighty chapters nationwide, and Northwestern State University was one of three to win this award. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Northwestern State University's chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta freshman honor society on receiving the Order of the Torch award; does hereby recognize the group for its service and leadership; and does hereby offer best wishes for success in all its future endeavors. SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Page 1 of 1