2020 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 32
BY SENATOR MCMATH
A RESOLUTION
To commend Zion Williamson for his generosity and support of the Smoothie King Center
workers during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
WHEREAS, as the COVID-19 global pandemic began to take shape in the United
States, the National Basketball Association suspended all games for thirty days; and
WHEREAS, Zion Williamson, power forward for the New Orleans Pelicans, pledged
to cover the cost of Smoothie King Center employee salaries for thirty days; and
WHEREAS, the Pelicans were scheduled to play seven home games during that time
and as a result of Mr. Williamson's generosity, the employees were compensated even
though the games did not take place; and
WHEREAS, Zion Williamson merits the highest commendation for his generosity
and support of the employees of the Smoothie King Center during the COVID-19 global
pandemic and health crisis; and
WHEREAS, the success of the state of Louisiana, the strength of its communities,
and the overall vitality of American society depend in great measure upon people like Zion
Williamson.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend Zion Williamson on his unselfish generosity and support of the
workers at the Smoothie King Center during the COVID-19 global pandemic and does
hereby wish him continued success as a power forward for the New Orleans Pelicans
basketball team.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Zion Williamson.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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