HLS 19RS-407 ORIGINAL
2019 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 241
BY REPRESENTATIVE BARRAS
COMMENDATIONS: Commends and expresses appreciation to the Honorable Jerome P.
"Dee" Richard for his outstanding legislative service and recognizes his contributions
to his district and the state
1 A RESOLUTION
2To commend the Honorable Jerome P. "Dee" Richard and to express enduring gratitude for
3 his outstanding contributions to Lafourche Parish and the state of Louisiana,
4 particularly during his tenure as a distinguished member of the Louisiana House of
5 Representatives.
6 WHEREAS, Dee Richard 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. 55 and the state in an honorable and
9dedicated manner; and
10 WHEREAS, a graduate of Thibodaux High School, Representative Richard received
11a bachelor of science degree from Louisiana State University; and
12 WHEREAS, Representative Richard has been a proud member of the Rural Caucus,
13for which he served as a member of the executive committee; and
14 WHEREAS, Representative Richard's diligent committee service has included being
15a member of the House Committee on Appropriations, the House Committee on
16Appropriations Subcommittee on Elementary and Secondary Education, the House
17Committee on Education, the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs, the
18House Committee on Insurance, the House Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations,
19the House Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs, the House Committee
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1on Transportation, Highways and Public Works, the House Committee on Ways and Means,
2and the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget; and
3 WHEREAS, during his time in the House of Representatives, Representative Richard
4has authored and supported many important pieces of legislation; and
5 WHEREAS, Dee Richard will forever have a special place in the chronicles of the
6history of Louisiana, for he is one of Louisiana's most outstanding public servants; and
7 WHEREAS, as he prepares to embark on the next exciting and productive chapter
8of his life, Representative Richard merits a sincere measure of commendation for his
9singular contributions and the exemplary strides he has taken as an exceptional member of
10the Louisiana House of Representatives.
11 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
12Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the Honorable Jerome P. "Dee" Richard;
13does hereby extend honor and recognition to him for his outstanding accomplishments,
14particularly during his tenure as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, which
15has been marked by his uncompromising endeavor to improve the welfare of his constituents
16in Lafourche Parish and the citizens of the state of Louisiana; and does hereby pay tribute
17to him for the generous and effective way in which he has dedicated his intelligence and his
18energy to the service of his family, friends, community, and state.
19 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Louisiana House of Representatives hereby
20expresses enduring gratitude to Representative Richard for his service to the citizens of
21Louisiana, as evidenced by his superlative achievements as a member of this distinguished
22body, and hereby extends to him the best wishes of all his colleagues for continued
23prosperity and success in his future endeavors.
24 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
25Honorable Jerome P. "Dee" Richard.
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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 241 Original 2019 Regular Session Barras
Commends the Hon. Jerome P. "Dee" Richard for his legislative service and recognizes his
contributions to his district and the state.
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