HLS 19RS-403 ORIGINAL
2019 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 177
BY REPRESENTATIVE BARRAS
COMMENDATIONS: Commends and expresses appreciation to the Honorable Stephen F.
"Steve" Carter for his outstanding legislative service and recognizes his contributions
to his district and the state
1 A RESOLUTION
2To commend the Honorable Stephen F. "Steve" Carter and to express enduring gratitude for
3 his outstanding contributions to East Baton Rouge Parish and the state of Louisiana,
4 particularly during his tenure as a distinguished member of the Louisiana House of
5 Representatives.
6 WHEREAS, Steve Carter is a notable public servant who has served with excellence
7as a state representative since taking office in 2008, during which time he has fully used
8every opportunity to serve the citizens of District No. 68 and the state in an honorable and
9dedicated manner; and
10 WHEREAS, Representative Carter received a bachelor of arts degree from Louisiana
11State University; and
12 WHEREAS, Representative Carter has been a proud member of the Capital Region
13and Republican Delegations; and
14 WHEREAS, Representative Carter's diligent committee service has included serving
15as the chairman of the House Committee on Education, the vice-chairman of the House
16Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works, and a member of the House
17Committee on Municipal, Parochial, and Cultural Affairs, and the House Committee on
18Ways and Means; and
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1 WHEREAS, during his time in the House of Representatives, Representative Carter
2has authored and supported many important pieces of legislation; and
3 WHEREAS, Steve Carter will forever have a special place in the chronicles of the
4history of Louisiana, for he is one of Louisiana's most outstanding public servants; and
5 WHEREAS, as he prepares to embark on the next exciting and productive chapter
6of his life, Representative Carter merits a sincere measure of commendation for his singular
7contributions and the exemplary strides he has taken as an exceptional member of the
8Louisiana House of Representatives.
9 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
10Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the Honorable Stephen F. "Steve" Carter;
11does hereby extend honor and recognition to him for his outstanding accomplishments,
12particularly during his tenure as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, which
13has been marked by his uncompromising endeavor to improve the welfare of his constituents
14in East Baton Rouge Parish and the citizens of the state of Louisiana; and does hereby pay
15tribute to him for the generous and effective way in which he has dedicated his intelligence
16and his energy to the service of his family, friends, community, and state.
17 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Louisiana House of Representatives hereby
18expresses enduring gratitude to Representative Carter for his service to the citizens of
19Louisiana, as evidenced by his superlative achievements as a member of this distinguished
20body, and does hereby extend to him the best wishes of all his colleagues for continued
21prosperity and success in his future endeavors.
22 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
23Honorable Stephen F. "Steve" Carter.
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HR 177 Original 2019 Regular Session Barras
Commends the Hon. Stephen F. "Steve" Carter for his legislative service and recognizes his
contributions to his district and the state.
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