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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 61
BY SENATOR CHABERT
A RESOLUTION
To commend the members of the Louisiana Athletic Trainers Association for their dedicated
hard work on behalf of the athletes of Louisiana and to designate April 23, 2019, as
Louisiana Athletic Trainers Association Day at the state capitol.
WHEREAS, Louisiana Athletic Trainers Association (LATA) members are skilled
healthcare professionals trained in the prevention, emergency management, evaluation, and
therapeutic intervention of sports-related injuries and conditions; and
WHEREAS, the mission statement of the National Athletic Trainers Association is
to represent, engage, and foster the continued growth and development of the athletic
training profession and athletic trainers as unique healthcare providers; and
WHEREAS, athletic training is an allied healthcare profession recognized by the
American Medical Association and certification in the profession requires strict educational
standards based on specific knowledge and skills; and
WHEREAS, certified athletic trainers have a long history of providing quality
healthcare for athletes and individuals engaged in physical activity; and
WHEREAS, the hard work of the men and women of LATA has allowed citizens of
Louisiana to participate in meaningful and rewarding athletic competitions throughout the
state and nation.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend the members of the Louisiana Athletic Trainers Association for their
outstanding achievements, does hereby recognize their unwavering commitment to
excellence in service to the citizens of the state, does hereby extend enduring appreciation
for the pride and honor they bring to Louisiana, and does hereby designate April 23, 2019,
as Louisiana Athletic Trainers Association Day at the state capitol.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
LATA President Cary Berthelot and Cindy Bishop.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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