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2019 Regular Session
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 246
BY SENATORS LAMBERT AND ERDEY
COMMENDATIONS. Commends Laine Hardy on becoming the Season 17 American Idol
winner.
1 A RESOLUTION
2 To commend Laine Hardy on becoming the Season 17 American Idol winner.
3 WHEREAS, Laine Hardy was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on September 12,
4 2000, and raised in Livingston, Louisiana, by his parents, Barry and Cindy Hardy; and
5 WHEREAS, he has a brother, Kyle, and an older sister, Brittany Banta; and
6 WHEREAS, Laine became the Season 17 winner of American Idol after a nationwide
7 live vote; and
8 WHEREAS, while on American Idol, Laine flourished in the spotlight of the national
9 stage and became an ambassador for the state of Louisiana; and
10 WHEREAS, Laine's interest in music was piqued when he picked up a guitar at the
11 tender age of seven; and
12 WHEREAS, he took guitar lessons into adolescence but never received any formal
13 vocal training; and
14 WHEREAS, fans from across the United States of America recognized the talent in
15 this exceptional musician, singer, and songwriter, especially through his original songs, "In
16 the Bayou" and "Louisiana Lady"; and
17 WHEREAS, he is a graduate of French Settlement High School and is supported by
18 his proud parents, his family, the Livingston community, and the citizens of Louisiana; and
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1 WHEREAS, artists like Laine serve as an inspiration to others because of their
2 steadfast dedication to honing their craft, and his special talents serve as an example of the
3 incredible homegrown talent of Louisiana; and
4 WHEREAS, it is fitting to herald the achievements of Louisiana's accomplished
5 youth like Laine Hardy, a model citizen who represents the best and brightest of the state;
6 and
7 WHEREAS, Laine Hardy, one of Louisiana's finest sons, merits the highest
8 commendation and most sincere congratulations upon becoming the Season 17 American
9 Idol winner.
10 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
11 does hereby commend and congratulate Laine Hardy on becoming the Season 17 American
12 Idol winner, does hereby record for posterity the pride and honor that he brings to his family,
13 friends, the community of Livingston, the state of Louisiana, and the United States of
14 America, and does hereby extend to him best wishes for continued success and happiness
15 in all of his future endeavors.
16 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
17 Laine Hardy.
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Nancy Vicknair.
DIGEST
SR 246 Original 2019 Regular Session Lambert
Commends Laine Hardy on becoming the 2019 American Idol winner.
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