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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 50
BY SENATOR MIZELL
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To commend Gabrielle Elyse Fontenot upon her receipt of a 2019 Women of Excellence
Award from the Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation in the category
of High School Woman of Excellence and upon being a recipient of a Louisiana
Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation Scholarship.
WHEREAS, Gabrielle Elyse Fontenot is a senior at Sacred Heart High School in
Ville Platte, Louisiana, is the daughter of Jacob and Monique Fontenot, and has three sisters,
Amelia, Sophia, and Genevieve, and one brother, Andrew; and
WHEREAS, Gabrielle has maintained a 4.0 grade point average throughout high
school while taking dual enrollment and honors courses; and
WHEREAS, throughout her years at Sacred Heart High School, she has been a leader
in numerous clubs and activities, including student council, National Honor Society, 4-H,
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Interact, FOUND, cross country, Quiz Bowl,
and pep squad; and
WHEREAS, Gabrielle placed first in the District Literary Rally in English I, English
II, and Chemistry, and placed superior in the extemporaneous speaking contest; and
WHEREAS, she also placed first in Introduction to Parliamentary Procedures,
Impromptu Speaking, and Parliamentary Procedures at the state level in FBLA, and was a
top fifteen competitor in the National FBLA Parliamentary Procedures contest; and
WHEREAS, she was named Student of the Year, served as state reporter and state
secretary for the Louisiana FBLA, and is a member of the Louisiana 4-H Executive Board
and the Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council; and
WHEREAS, additionally, Gabrielle was named Interactor of the Year and recipient
of the Louisiana FBLA Richard D. Clanton Award; and
WHEREAS, she was named to the Louisiana Cross Country Academic All State
Composite team and has also been recognized as a National Honor Society scholarship
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winner; and
WHEREAS, Gabrielle is involved in her local community as a nursing home
volunteer, retreat leader, food and toy drive leader, and as an altar server for St. Ann Church
Parish; and
WHEREAS, she will attend Louisiana State University as an Ogden Honors College
student and pursue a dual degree in economics and agricultural business, attend law school
after receiving her undergraduate degree, and plans to work in the public sector as a
legislative attorney or policy analyst; 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 Woman 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, Gabrielle has been named a recipient of a 2019 Women of Excellence
Award in the category of High School 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, Gabrielle 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 Gabrielle upon receipt of a 2019 Women of
Excellence Award from the Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation and of a
Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation Scholarship.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend Gabrielle Elyse Fontenot upon receipt of a 2019 Women of Excellence Award
from the Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation in the category of High School
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
Gabrielle Elyse Fontenot.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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