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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 113
BY SENATOR FIELDS
A RESOLUTION
To recognize Tuesday, May 10, 2022, as Baton Rouge Young Professionals Day at the
Louisiana State Capitol and to commend the board of directors and members of
Forum 225.
WHEREAS, founded in 1993 as Forum 35, Forum 225, a young professionals
organization dedicated to improving and shaping Baton Rouge, inspires its members to grow
philanthropically, professionally, and civically; and
WHEREAS, over the past twenty-nine years, Forum 225 has expanded its
membership to over two hundred fifty members with numerous corporate partners; and
WHEREAS, Forum 225 hosts and participates in many valuable initiatives and
events, including Forum Friday, John W. Barton Sr. Community Leadership Development
Program, Uncorked, Public Education Project, Leadership Hour, service committee projects,
cultural diversity forums, and various member socials; and
WHEREAS, Forum 225 is committed to community service and actively contributes
to the educational, civic, and social life of the citizens of Baton Rouge and Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Forum 225 members regularly speak out on major issues and volunteer
thousands of hours in the community; and
WHEREAS, Forum 225 is implementing a new partnership with the Baton Rouge
Area Chamber to bolster the organization's ability to serve as a recruitment, retention, and
development tool of young professionals in the capital region; and
WHEREAS, Forum 225 does not endorse candidates for public office but does
encourage its members to vote and be informed citizens, regardless of the member's political
beliefs; and
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WHEREAS, Baton Rouge Young Professionals Day at the Louisiana State Capitol
encourages Forum 225 members to speak with their legislators to address issues that are
pertinent to the Baton Rouge community and the state of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend the leadership and members of Forum 225
for their dedication to the core pillars of arts and culture, leadership, service, and cultural
diversity.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby recognize Tuesday, March 10, 2022, as Baton Rouge Young Professionals Day
at the Louisiana State Capitol and does hereby commend the board of directors under the
leadership of President Ethan J. Melancon and President-elect Tyler Litt and does express
enduring appreciation to the members of Forum 225 for the tremendous honor and pride that
they bring to the Baton Rouge community and the state of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
Forum 225 board of directors.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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