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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 249
BY SENATOR BOUDREAUX
A RESOLUTION
To commend Gregg Gothreaux, President and CEO of the Lafayette Economic Development
Authority for his accomplishments and service with LEDA for over twenty-five
years.
WHEREAS, since 1980, Gregg Gothreaux has focused on improving the quality of
life for the citizens of Lafayette, Acadiana, and Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, a Louisiana native and graduate of Welsh High School, Gregg received
his Bachelor of Science degree from LSU in 1980 and went on to become a graduate of the
Economic Development Institute at the University of Oklahoma and the Community
Development Institute at the University of Central Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, he received a Professional Community Developer Certification from
the Community Development Council and is a graduate of Leadership Lafayette V and
Leadership Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Gregg began his career as an economic developer with Gulf States
Utilities in Lake Charles and developed a niche for business growth and expansion; he was
very successful guiding SWLA "Team City" communities, and in 1992, Site Selection and
Industrial Development Magazine selected GSU's business development group as one of the
top ten economic development groups in the United States; and
WHEREAS, in July 1995, Gregg was appointed president and CEO of the Lafayette
Economic Development Authority (LEDA) and in his years there, he has contributed
substantially to the economic growth and stability of Lafayette, Acadiana, and Louisiana
through the organization's role in retaining and attracting some of the area's most influential
businesses; and
WHEREAS, his accomplishments have been highlighted by awards such as the
Richard E. Baudoin Jr. Award from the Acadiana Business Hall of Fame, the Distinguished
Alumnus Award from the Leadership Institute of Acadiana, the Lafayette Rotary Public
Service Vocational Award, the Economic Development Partner of the Year from the New
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Orleans Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the Greek Excellence Award for Theta Xi
from LSU; he was also named one of the 25 Most Powerful People on the Interstate Corridor
by 10/12 Magazine in their spring 2009 issue; and
WHEREAS, he is a member and former chair of the Louisiana Industrial
Development Executives Association, a member and former board member of the Southern
Economic Development Council, and a member of the International Economic Development
Council, International Council of Shopping Centers, Acadiana Economic Development
Council, and Council for A Better Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Gregg Gothreaux has served as chairman of the Lafayette Central Park
Planning & Design Construction Committee, as a member and former president of Kiwanis
of Lafayette, and as a member of the Regions Bank Regional Advisory Board, Lafayette
Central Park, Inc. Board, Lafayette Parish Master Gardener Association, One Acadiana CEO
Advisory Council, One Acadiana Executive Committee, and LSU AgCenter Lafayette Parish
Advisory Leadership Council, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Presidential
Transition Advisory Team - Economic Development & Research Team, the University of
Louisiana at Lafayette Disaster Resistant University Advisory Committee, Lafayette
Metropolitan Expressway Commission, LSU Extension Service Southwest Louisiana
Advisory Board, and Lafayette General Medical Center Membership Corporation, as a
mentor with the 705 Young Leaders Organization, as State Director of the Southern
Economic Development Council, vice president of Finance and Friends of Scouting
Campaign Chair, Evangeline Area Boy Scouts, Heartwalk Chair, and was a co-founder of
Network of Business Leaders (NOBL); and
WHEREAS, he has served as 2002-2003 vice chair and executive committee of the
Louisiana Economic Development Council, 2001 president of the Louisiana Industrial
Development Executives Association, chairman of the LINC Economic Development
Subcommittee, president of the Kiwanis of Lafayette, and a member of the board of Greater
Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, Lafayette Public Library Foundation, Find Work
Advisory Board, Junior Achievement, Festival International, the Acadian Chapter American
Heart Association, the International Trade Development Group, and Lafayette Health
Ventures Incorporated; and
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WHEREAS, he served on the Governor Foster's Economic Development Transition
Team and the Governor Blanco's Economic Development Transition Team; and
WHEREAS, Gregg and his wife, Alisa, enjoy their job as parents to son, Conner
Thomas, and daughter, Eliza Grace, and Gregg is proud to be recognized as a certified
Louisiana Master Gardener; and
WHEREAS, the success of the state of Louisiana, the strength of our communities,
and the overall vitality of American society depend in great measure upon people like Gregg
Gothreaux, who devote and dedicate their considerable talents, resources, and time to
improve their community and enhance the lives of its citizens for the benefit of current and
future generations.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
hereby commends Gregg Gothreaux, President and CEO of the Lafayette Economic
Development Authority, for his accomplishments and service with LEDA for over
twenty-five years.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Gregg Gothreaux.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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