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