2020 First Extraordinary Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 53
BY SENATORS CARTER, ABRAHAM, BARROW, BERNARD, BOUDREAUX,
BOUIE, CATHEY, CLOUD, CONNICK, CORTEZ, FESI, FIELDS,
FOIL, HARRIS, HENSGENS, HEWITT, JACKSON, JOHNS,
LAMBERT, LUNEAU, MCMATH, MILLIGAN, FRED MILLS,
ROBERT MILLS, MIZELL, PEACOCK, PETERSON, PRICE, REESE,
SMITH, TALBOT, WARD, WHITE AND WOMACK
A RESOLUTION
To commend and recognize Andy Washington upon the celebration of his one hundredth
birthday.
WHEREAS, Andy Washington is a Coast Guard veteran of World War II who served
from 1942 to 1946; and
WHEREAS, on June 27, 2020, he was presented with a Coast Guard flag by Captain
Michael Paradise, commanding officer of Coast Guard Base New Orleans, at a 100th
birthday celebration in New Orleans which included a parade of vehicles organized by
friends and family; and
WHEREAS, it is with great pride that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana has
learned of the joyous occasion of Andy Washington's one hundredth birthday, and it is only
appropriate to commend him for his lifetime contributions and accomplishments, particularly
his service to our country; and
WHEREAS, the success of the state of Louisiana, the strength of our communities,
and the overall vitality of American society depend upon people and veterans like Andy
Washington.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend and recognize Andy Washington upon the wonderful occasion of his
one hundredth birthday, express enduring gratitude for the accomplishments and
contributions he has made to his family, friends, community, state, and country, and extend
to him every good wish for health and happiness in the years to come.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Andy Washington.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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