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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 48
BY SENATOR MIZELL
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To commend Abigail Elizabeth Martin upon being selected as a recipient of a 2019 College
Woman of Excellence Award and a Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus
Foundation Scholarship.
WHEREAS, Abigail Elizabeth Martin is a sophomore at Louisiana State University
and the daughter of Amanda and Graham Martin; and
WHEREAS, she attended Immaculate Conception Cathedral School and Saint Louis
Catholic High School in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and is currently pursuing a bachelor's
degree in Kinesiology, with a concentration in Human Movement Science, as well as a
minor in Psychology, at Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge; and
WHEREAS, Abigail has always strived to perform her best in school despite
overcoming a vision problem, known as amblyopia; and
WHEREAS, she excelled in high school, both academically and athletically, has
maintained a 4.2 grade point average, been awarded the President's Honors Roll distinction
at LSU, and is a TOPS recipient; and
WHEREAS, Abigail has a passion for serving others, whether giving manicures to
elderly women at nursing homes, making blankets for the women's shelter, volunteering at
the Special Olympics for children with disabilities, or assisting in building a house for
Habitat for Humanity; and
WHEREAS, volunteering has impacted and continues to impact her life and because
of her love for serving others, she hopes to one day become an occupational therapist and
continue to serve others in need; and
WHEREAS, Abigail is an officer in the Delta Delta Delta sorority at LSU and is
passionate about her sorority's philanthropy, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and
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hopes to fulfill her ultimate career goal of working as an occupational therapist at that
facility; and
WHEREAS, with the help of her sorority sisters, her chapter has raised more than
one hundred fifty thousand dollars for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through events
such as Delta Desserts, Sincerely Yours, D-Hop, and a St. Jude Soiree; and
WHEREAS, not only is Abigail involved in her sorority, she is also a member of the
Pre-Occupational Therapy Club at LSU and recently became a member of the Golden Key
International Honour Society; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation created the
Women of Excellence Awards to recognize and honor extraordinary women of excellence
across the state for their outstanding achievements and contributions; and
WHEREAS, recipients of the Women of Excellence Awards exhibit characteristics
of integrity and professionalism, personify excellence in their area of specialty, and are
committed to community service to better society as a whole; and
WHEREAS, for 2019, there are two categories for the Women of Excellence
Awards: College Women of Excellence and High School Women of Excellence; and
WHEREAS, the recipients of the 2019 Women of Excellence Awards are being
recognized at the Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation's Women of
Excellence Awards & Scholarships Ceremony and Reception on Tuesday, April 30, 2019;
and
WHEREAS, Abigail has been named a recipient of a 2019 Women of Excellence
Award in the category of College Woman of Excellence and is also a recipient of a
Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation Scholarship for her accomplishments
and personification of excellence in integrity, character, academics, leadership, and
community service; and
WHEREAS, Abigail merits a sincere and heartfelt measure of commendation for her
dedication to excellence and her outstanding accomplishments, and it is appropriate for the
Legislature of Louisiana to commend Abigail upon receipt of a 2019 Women of Excellence
Award from the Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation and a Louisiana
Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation Scholarship.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend Abigail Elizabeth Martin upon receipt of a 2019 Women of Excellence Award
from the Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation in the category of College
Woman of Excellence and the Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation
Scholarship; does hereby recognize and record for posterity her singular contributions to the
citizens of Louisiana; and does hereby extend enduring appreciation for the tremendous
pride and honor that she brings to her community and the state of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Abigail Elizabeth Martin.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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