ENROLLED
2019 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 169
BY REPRESENTATIVE LEGER
A RESOLUTION
To commend the Johnson & Johnson Global Pro Bono program, part of the Talent for Good
program, operating in New Orleans, Louisiana, and its focus on health care.
WHEREAS, Johnson & Johnson maintains an active program that provides paid time
off for employees and pairs those employees with nonprofit organizations, so the skills of
the employee are matched with a skill set needed around the world; and
WHEREAS, the Johnson & Johnson Global Pro Bono program is a collaboration
with PYXERA Global, an international organization that has leveraged the unique strengths
of corporations, governments, and social sector organizations to solve complex problems and
to attain mutually beneficial goals such that both the community and the volunteers reap
benefits; and
WHEREAS, the program in New Orleans is only the third launched worldwide by
Johnson & Johnson; it will involve partnering with the city of New Orleans, CrescentCare,
Priority Health Care, and an organization, known as SBP, formed in the aftermath of
Hurricane Katrina to assist the people of St. Bernard Parish; and
WHEREAS, the team will work with CrescentCare to align key initiatives with the
strategic vision of the organization for maximum community impact; and
WHEREAS, Priority Health Care will collaborate with participants to create strong
marketing strategy in order to support customer acquisition of healthcare services; and
WHEREAS, employee participants will use their expertise to partner with the city
of New Orleans to identify effective and efficient processes to improve operations; and
WHEREAS, part of the cohort of Johnson & Johnson employees will work with SBP
to develop a performance management program that will result in better hires, improved
training, and retention of a diverse workforce; and
Page 1 of 2 HR NO. 169 ENROLLED
WHEREAS, the program is an unparalleled global leadership development
opportunity; nonprofit and governmental organizations gain expertise through consulting
that would otherwise be unavailable; and for the companies that participate, they gain insight
into new markets and develop authentic reputations by highlighting their commitment to
positive corporate social responsibility; and
WHEREAS, the Johnson & Johnson Global Community Impact Team works with
Johnson & Johnson Associates around the globe to apply their hearts, skills, and ingenuity
to make a sustainable difference in the lives of others; and
WHEREAS, the work of volunteers and nonprofit organizations has been
instrumental in rebuilding and reenergizing the city of New Orleans and its surrounding
areas since the horrendous devastation of Hurricane Katrina; and
WHEREAS, with areas of the city still recovering and a healthcare system that was
virtually shut down for several months; excellent health care was largely inaccessible, and
resources to properly care for the city's inhabitants were scarce; and
WHEREAS, today, many of the post-Katrina obstacles have been dealt with and
accessible health care has returned for many in the New Orleans area, but pockets of
inaccessibility remain, and the employees of Johnson & Johnson will be tackling a wide
range of the most intractable healthcare issues in the city.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the Johnson & Johnson Global Pro Bono
program, part of the Talent for Good program, operating in New Orleans, Louisiana, and its
focus on health care.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Johnson & Johnson.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Page 2 of 2