HLS 19RS-1525 ORIGINAL 2019 Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 75 BY REPRESENTATIVE DAVIS SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes April 25, 2019, as Forum 35 Day at the state capitol and commends its members 1 A RESOLUTION 2To recognize Thursday, April 25, 2019, as Forum 35 Day at the state capitol and to 3 commend the members of Forum 35. 4 WHEREAS, founded in 1933, Forum 35, a young professionals organization 5dedicated to improving and shaping Baton Rouge, inspires its members to become more 6involved with philanthropic organizations and activities; and 7 WHEREAS, over the past twenty-six years, Forum 35 has expanded its membership 8to over three hundred members; and 9 WHEREAS, Forum 35 hosts and participates in many valuable initiatives and events, 10including Forum Friday, John W. Barton Sr. Community Leadership Development Program, 11Uncorked, Public Education Project, Leadership Hour, service committee projects, cultural 12diversity forums, and various member socials; and 13 WHEREAS, Forum 35 is committed to community service and actively contributes 14to the educational, civic, and social life of the citizens of Baton Rouge and Louisiana; and 15 WHEREAS, Forum 35 members regularly speak out on major issues and volunteer 16thousands of hours in the community; and 17 WHEREAS, Forum 35 works with corporate partners in the Baton Rouge community 18to bolster the organization's ability to serve as a recruitment, retention, and development tool 19of young professionals for corporations in the capitol region; and 20 WHEREAS, Forum 35 does not endorse candidates for public office but does 21encourage its members to vote, regardless of individual political beliefs; and Page 1 of 2 HLS 19RS-1525 ORIGINAL HR NO. 75 1 WHEREAS, Forum 35 Day at the state capitol allows members to speak with their 2legislators to address issues that are pertinent to the Baton Rouge community and to the state 3of Louisiana; and 4 WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend the members of Forum 35 for their 5dedication to the core pillars of arts and culture, leadership, and cultural diversity. 6 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the 7Legislature of Louisiana does hereby recognize Thursday, April 25, 2019, as Forum 35 Day 8at the state capitol and does hereby commend and express enduring appreciation to the 9members of Forum 35 for the tremendous honor and pride that they bring to the Baton 10Rouge community and to the state of Louisiana. 11 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the 12Forum 35 board of directors. 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 75 Original 2019 Regular Session Davis Recognizes Apr. 25, 2019, as Forum 35 Day at the state capitol and commends the members of Forum 35. Page 2 of 2