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2019 Regular Session
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 197
BY SENATOR ALARIO
COMMENDATIONS. Commends Senator Yvonne Colomb for her many years of public
service in the Senate and the Legislature of Louisiana.
1 A RESOLUTION
2 To commend the Honorable Yvonne Colomb for over twenty-five years of outstanding
3 public service on behalf of the citizens of Baton Rouge and Louisiana through her
4 tenure in both chambers of the Louisiana Legislature.
5 WHEREAS, for more than two decades Senator Yvonne Colomb has used her
6 legislative experience to promote community services in Baton Rouge's poorest
7 neighborhoods; and
8 WHEREAS, Yvonne Colomb was born and reared in the city of Baton Rouge, where
9 she matriculated through the public school system of East Baton Rouge Parish, having
10 graduated from Capitol High School and attended both Southern University and Louisiana
11 State University, attaining a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Louisiana State
12 University; and
13 WHEREAS, Yvonne developed her recognized expertise in management and public
14 service while employed with the 19th Judicial District Clerk of Court's Office, where in just
15 a few years she rose from an entry level position to become Executive Administrator,
16 managing a five million dollar budget and supervising two hundred fifty employees in
17 eighteen departments; and
18 WHEREAS, in 1993, Senator Colomb was first elected to the State Legislature
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1 representing House District 67, where she was instrumental in passing legislation affecting
2 children and young adults, healthcare, the elderly, teachers, and other school personnel; she
3 was twice reelected and in her final term in the House of Representatives, she was elected
4 Speaker Pro Tempore; and
5 WHEREAS, in 2007, the constituents of Senate District 14 believed in Yvonne and
6 elected her to the upper chamber where she carried the commitment of supporting social
7 issues for the interests of the poor, the disenfranchised, the young, and the elderly; and
8 WHEREAS, during her tenure in the Louisiana Senate, Senator Colomb has served
9 on several standing committees including Local and Municipal Affairs, which she currently
10 chairs, Revenue and Fiscal Affairs, Judiciary C (former chairman), Health and Welfare,
11 Education, the Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlay, and the Select Committee on
12 Women and Children; and
13 WHEREAS, as a fighter for change, Senator Colomb has been a major force in the
14 passing of landmark legislation such as the Louisiana Uniform Adult Guardianship Act, the
15 Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act, the Louisiana Family Care Giver Act, and Real ID;
16 and
17 WHEREAS, Senator Colomb has been celebrated for her civic achievements
18 throughout public life as the deserving recipient of many honors; one of her most recent
19 awards includes the Women in Politics Making a Difference Award from NCSL Women's
20 Legislative Network, which noted that, "Her connection to the community is deeply felt.
21 Every fall, she sponsors events around the community where she gives away school supplies
22 to thousands of children. Each summer she raises money and leads two-week trips where
23 disadvantaged youth are given the opportunity to travel on their first vacation to destinations
24 across the U.S. such as Disneyland or the Grand Canyon. Her commitment to not only
25 serving her community but inspiring its youth is why we are proud to name her one of our
26 awardees"; and
27 WHEREAS, from Holy Scripture, Proverbs Chapter 3, Verses 1 and 2 read, "My son,
28 forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: For length of days, and long
29 life, and peace, shall they add to thee"; and as a Christian, Yvonne Colomb has lived by faith
30 and as a legislator she has served her constituents with passion straight from the heart; and
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1 WHEREAS, Yvonne Colomb is a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother,
2 and friend, who is a leader and a public servant in the true sense of the word; and
3 WHEREAS, she has served with distinction in such a way that the loss of this vast
4 amount of knowledge, experience, helpfulness, encouragement, and love will leave a deep
5 void for many years to come in the hearts and minds of all who have passed through the halls
6 of the Louisiana Capitol.
7 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
8 does hereby commend and bestow great pride and honor on Senator Yvonne Colomb for
9 over twenty-five years of outstanding public service, in both houses of the Legislature, on
10 behalf of the citizens of Baton Rouge and Louisiana.
11 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana does
12 hereby recognize and record for posterity the record of Yvonne Colomb's gifts and talents
13 and offers her congratulations with best wishes for health and happiness in all future
14 endeavors.
15 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted with
16 affection and appreciation to Yvonne Colomb.
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Michael Bell.
DIGEST
SR 197 Original 2019 Regular Session Alario
Commends Yvonne Colomb for over 25 years of outstanding public service on behalf of the
citizens of Baton Rouge and Louisiana in both houses of the Louisiana Legislature.
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