ENROLLED
2019 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 140
BY REPRESENTATIVES BARRAS, ABRAHAM, ABRAMSON, ADAMS, AMEDEE,
ANDERS, ARMES, BACALA, BAGLEY, BAGNERIS, BERTHELOT, BILLIOT,
BISHOP, BOUIE, BOURRIAQUE, BRASS, CHAD BROWN, TERRY BROWN,
CARMODY, CARPENTER, GARY CARTER, ROBBY CARTER, STEVE
CARTER, CHANEY, CONNICK, COUSSAN, COX, CREWS, DAVIS,
DEVILLIER, DUBUISSON, DUPLESSIS, DWIGHT, EDMONDS, EMERSON,
FALCONER, FOIL, FRANKLIN, GAINES, GAROFALO, GISCLAIR, GLOVER,
GUINN, JIMMY HARRIS, LANCE HARRIS, HENRY, HILFERTY, HILL,
HODGES, HOFFMANN, HOLLIS, HORTON, HUVAL, IVEY, JACKSON,
JAMES, JEFFERSON, JENKINS, MIKE JOHNSON, ROBERT JOHNSON,
JONES, JORDAN, LACOMBE, NANCY LANDRY, TERRY LANDRY,
LARVADAIN, LEBAS, LEGER, LEOPOLD, LYONS, MACK, MAGEE,
MARCELLE, MARINO, MCFARLAND, MCMAHEN, MIGUEZ, DUSTIN
MILLER, GREGORY MILLER, MOORE, JAY MORRIS, JIM MORRIS, MOSS,
MUSCARELLO, NORTON, PEARSON, PIERRE, POPE, PUGH, PYLANT,
RICHARD, SCHEXNAYDER, SEABAUGH, SIMON, SMITH, STAGNI,
STEFANSKI, STOKES, TALBOT, THOMAS, TURNER, WHITE, WRIGHT, AND
ZERINGUE
A RESOLUTION
To commend the Honorable Frank A. "Frankie" Howard and to express enduring gratitude
for his outstanding contributions to the parishes of DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River,
Sabine, and Vernon and the state of Louisiana, particularly during his tenure as a
distinguished member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.
WHEREAS, Frank A. "Frankie" Howard is a notable public servant who has served
with excellence as a state representative since taking office in 2008, during which time he
has fully used every opportunity to serve the citizens of District No. 24 and the state in an
honorable and dedicated manner; and
WHEREAS, Representative Howard matriculated at Louisiana State University's
Continuing Education Program and the National Sheriff's Institute; and
WHEREAS, Representative Howard has been a proud member of the North
Louisiana Delegation, Republican Delegation, and Rural Caucus, for which he served as a
member of the executive committee; and
WHEREAS, Representative Howard's diligent committee service has included
serving as a member of the House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice, the
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House Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development, and the
House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works; and
WHEREAS, during his time in the House of Representatives, Representative Howard
has supported many important pieces of legislation; and
WHEREAS, Frank A. "Frankie" Howard will forever have a special place in the
chronicles of the history of Louisiana, for he is one of Louisiana's most outstanding public
servants; and
WHEREAS, as he prepares to embark on the next exciting and productive chapter
of his life, Representative Howard merits a sincere measure of commendation for his
singular contributions and the exemplary strides he has taken as a 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 Frank A. "Frankie" Howard;
does hereby extend honor and recognition to him for his outstanding accomplishments,
particularly during his tenure as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, which
has been marked by his uncompromising endeavor to improve the welfare of his constituents
in the parishes of DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, and Vernon, and the citizens of
the state of Louisiana; and does hereby pay tribute to him 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 Louisiana House of Representatives hereby
expresses enduring gratitude to Representative Howard for his service to the citizens of
Louisiana, as evidenced by his superlative achievements as a member of this distinguished
body, and hereby extends to him the best wishes of all of his colleagues for continued
prosperity and success in his future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
Honorable Frank A. "Frankie" Howard.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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