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2021 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 135
BY REPRESENTATIVES BEAULLIEU, BRYANT, HUVAL, AND MIGUEZ
A RESOLUTION
To commend Janet Faulk-Gonzales on the occasion of her retirement from the Greater Iberia
Chamber of Commerce.
WHEREAS, Janet has served as the president and CEO of the Greater Iberia
Chamber of Commerce since May 5, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Janet's leadership of the chamber included sustaining and building on
community leadership development in Iberia Parish; these objectives were achieved through
programs such as the flagship Leadership Iberia program, which is in its twenty-third year,
and the FireStarter Project, which is a high school leadership program in its fifth year of
operation; and
WHEREAS, Janet facilitated a half-day women's leadership conference series called
"Inspire", and she pushed for the creation of a young professionals group for Iberia Parish;
and
WHEREAS, Janet helped to ensure that the services of the Greater Iberia Chamber
of Commerce and auxiliary economic development resources were readily available to all
local businesses on a day-to-day basis; and
WHEREAS, she oversaw the pivoting of the chamber's work and direction during
the COVID-19 pandemic to bolster local business and provide relief and stability to the
Iberia Parish economy; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Faulk-Gonzales helped to educate hundreds of local business
owners and community members on sustainable business practices that help small businesses
thrive while also supporting the Iberia Parish economy and connecting with fellow local
businesses; and
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WHEREAS, Janet also championed the World Championship Gumbo Cook Off held
annually in New Iberia; this event is critically important to the region's tourism industry as
it attracts visitors from around the globe; and
WHEREAS, she also partnered with local, regional, and state organizations to
connect business leaders with their legislators; and
WHEREAS, Janet Faulk-Gonzales is most deserving of the highest recognition for
her incredible commitment to Iberia Parish and for her tireless promotion of South
Louisiana's culture.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Janet Faulk-Gonzales on the occasion of her
retirement from the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce; does hereby recognize her
inspiring dedication to the growth of the Iberia Parish economy and the preservation of the
parish's culture; and does hereby extend sincere wishes that she enjoy a comfortable and
prosperous retirement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Janet
Faulk-Gonzales.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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