HLS 22RS-4510 ORIGINAL
2022 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 167
BY REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON
COMMENDATIONS: Commends John Stringer on the occasion of his retirement
1 A RESOLUTION
2To commend John Stringer on the occasion of his retirement.
3 WHEREAS, it is most fitting to recognize John Stringer, executive director of the
4Tensas Basin Levee District, and to commend him for dedicating more than four decades to
5minimizing the risks of floods in northeast Louisiana; and
6 WHEREAS, Mr. Stringer joined the Tensas Basin Levee district on August 1, 1976,
7after returning from the Vietnam War as a combat hero; he began as an administrative
8officer, and after eight years of service, he was named executive director in 1984; and
9 WHEREAS, the Tensas Basin Levee District covers the majority of northeast
10Louisiana and includes the Ouachita River and its tributaries; the district was founded in
111884 and is considered to be the oldest levee district in the state; and
12 WHEREAS, since taking the position of executive director, Mr. Stringer has
13witnessed some of the worst floods to affect northeast Louisiana; he also managed flood
14fight operations during the record flood in 1991 that measured 50.53' on the Monroe flood
15gauge; and
16 WHEREAS, over the course of his impressive career, Mr. Stringer has become a
17flood-control expert, and he is highly-regarded well beyond the borders of the Tensas Basin
18Levee District; additionally, he has witnessed dramatic improvements to flood control
19preparedness; and
20 WHEREAS, Mr. Stringer retires from his position as executive director of the Tensas
21Basin Levee District on May 19, 2022; he leaves behind him an incredible legacy of
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1dedication to the protection of northeast Louisiana from the devastating effects of floods; he
2is most deserving of the highest recognition.
3 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
4Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend John Stringer on the occasion of his
5retirement; does hereby further recognize Mr. Stringer for his integral role in protecting the
6lives of countless Louisianians through his work in flood control preparedness; and does
7hereby extend sincerest wishes that he continue to enjoy good health and prosperity as he
8begins his well-earned life in retirement.
9 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to John
10Stringer.
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HR 167 Original 2022 Regular Session Thompson
Commends John Stringer on the occasion of his retirement.
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