2019 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 4
BY SENATOR BARROW AND REPRESENTATIVE JAMES
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To recognize June 12, 2019, as Women Veterans Day in Louisiana.
WHEREAS, Louisiana has more than 284,000 veterans living in our state, of which
28,407 are women veterans; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana recognizes the courage and contribution of servicewomen and
their families; and
WHEREAS, on June 12, 1948, the Women's Armed Services Integration Act was
signed into law, allowing women to serve as regular members of the military; and
WHEREAS, in July 1957, the first female service personnel were inducted into the
Louisiana National Guard as part of the 159th Evacuation Hospital, and in November of
1972, the Louisiana National Guard's first female soldiers were enlisted in nonmedical units;
and
WHEREAS, Louisiana honors our women veterans who voluntarily put themselves
in harm's way to fiercely defend and protect our nation.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
recognize June 12, 2019, as Women Veterans Day in Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs for its increased efforts to educate
Louisiana on the contributions of women veterans and to honor and celebrate the service of
Louisiana Women Veterans, and encourage all of Louisiana's citizens to express their
gratitude and appreciation to Louisiana's Women Veterans for their service.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
governor of Louisiana and the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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