SLS 22RS-1018 ORIGINAL
2022 Regular Session
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 19
BY SENATOR MIZELL
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH. Commends the Louisiana Athletic Trainers Association
for its dedicated hard work on behalf of the athletes of Louisiana and to designate
March 29, 2022, as Louisiana Athletic Trainers Day at the state capitol.
1 A RESOLUTION
2 To commend the Louisiana Athletic Trainers Association for its dedicated hard work on
3 behalf of the athletes of Louisiana and to designate March 29, 2022, as Louisiana
4 Athletic Trainers Day at the state capitol.
5 WHEREAS, Louisiana Athletic Trainers Association (LATA) members are skilled
6 healthcare professionals trained in the prevention, emergency management, evaluation, and
7 therapeutic intervention of sports-related injuries and conditions; and
8 WHEREAS, the mission statement of the national association is to represent, engage,
9 and foster the continued growth and development of the athletic training profession and
10 athletic trainers as unique healthcare providers; and
11 WHEREAS, athletic training is an allied healthcare profession recognized by the
12 American Medical Association, and certification in the profession requires a person to meet
13 strict educational standards based on specific knowledge and skills; and
14 WHEREAS, certified athletic trainers have a long history of providing quality
15 healthcare for athletes and individuals engaged in physical activity; and
16 WHEREAS, the hard work of the men and women of LATA has allowed citizens of
17 Louisiana to participate in meaningful and rewarding athletic competitions throughout the
18 state and nation.
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SLS 22RS-1018 ORIGINAL
1 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
2 does hereby commend the members of the Louisiana Athletic Trainers Association for their
3 outstanding achievements; does hereby recognize and record for posterity their unwavering
4 commitment to excellence in service to the citizens of the state; does hereby extend enduring
5 appreciation for the pride and honor they bring to Louisiana; and does hereby designate
6 March 29, 2022, as Louisiana Athletic Trainers Day at the state capitol.
7 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Mr.
8 Jason Dunavant, LATA President, and Ms. Cindy Bishop.
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Dawn Romero Watson.
DIGEST
SR 19 Original 2022 Regular Session Mizell
Commends the Louisiana Athletic Trainers Association for its dedicated hard work on behalf
of the athletes of Louisiana and designates March 29, 2022, as Louisiana Athletic Trainers
Day at the state capitol.
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