ENROLLED
2019 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 225
BY REPRESENTATIVE AMEDEE
A RESOLUTION
To commend Vice President Mike Pence upon the occasion of his visit to Louisiana after the
devastating destruction of three African American churches in St. Landry Parish by
arson.
WHEREAS, three historically black Baptist churches in St. Landry Parish were
burned down within ten days, March 26 through April 4; the fires occurred at Mount
Pleasant Baptist Church, St. Mary's Baptist Church, and Greater Union Baptist Church and
were all acts of arson; all three churches were well over a hundred years old; and
WHEREAS, Mike Pence's political views are strongly shaped by his Christian faith
and he condemned such attacks and said, "No one should ever fear for their safety in a house
of worship in America or anywhere in the world"; and
WHEREAS, the vice president praised the charity, steadfastness, and positive
example the parishioners and community members showed in the face of evil; and
WHEREAS, since the arson and hate crimes occurred, more than two million dollars
has been raised to help repair the sites; although the buildings are temporarily gone, the
church communities are still very much alive; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to extend a sincere measure of gratitude to Vice
President Mike Pence for taking the time to meet with the three pastors of the affected
churches and pray with the parishioners.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Vice President Mike Pence upon the
occasion of his visit to Louisiana after the devastating destruction of three African American
churches in St. Landry Parish by arson; does hereby record for posterity the positive impact
his presence made on the lives of the parishioners in the wake of tragedy; and does hereby
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offer welcome to Vice President Mike Pence for any future occasion he may have to visit
Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Vice
President Mike Pence.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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