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2023 Regular Session
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 25
BY REPRESENTATIVE SELDERS
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To commend Louisiana State University student Kenedi Lynch on being named a
Goldwater Scholar.
WHEREAS, Congress established the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence
in Education Program in 1986 to honor Senator Barry M. Goldwater; Senator Goldwater
served his country for fifty-six years as both a soldier and statesman, including thirty years
as a United States Senator; and
WHEREAS, the program's purpose is to provide a continuing source of highly
qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers by awarding scholarships to college
students who intend to pursue careers in those fields; and
WHEREAS, Kenedi Lynch is a Stamps Scholar and Roger H. Ogden Honors College
student at Louisiana State University who studies biological sciences with a minor in
psychology; she intends to pursue medical and doctoral degrees so that she can work as a
clinical researcher; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Lynch was previously selected to participate in the Amgen Scholars
Program, which allows undergraduates from across the globe to participate in cutting-edge
research opportunities at world-class institutions; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Lynch conducted research in a neuroendocrinology and behavior
laboratory, and in conjunction with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, she
investigated haemosporidian (avian malarial) parasites and their effect on the state's turkey
population; she also conducted a pilot study about neurogenesis in the brain; and
WHEREAS, Kenedi Lynch's incredible academic accomplishments and research
efforts have earned her national recognition and selection as a Goldwater Scholar; she is
most deserving of the highest recognition for her astounding achievements.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend Louisiana State University student Kenedi Lynch on being named a Goldwater
Scholar and does hereby extend sincerest wishes that she continue to prosper in her pursuit
to improve health outcomes in the state of Louisiana.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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