HLS 23RS-2323 ORIGINAL
2023 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 121
BY REPRESENTATIVES HUVAL, AMEDEE, BACALA, BEAULLIEU, BISHOP,
BOURRIAQUE, BRASS, BROWN, BRYANT, BUTLER, CARRIER, WILFORD
CARTER, COUSSAN, DESHOTEL, DEVILLIER, EDMONSTON, EMERSON,
FARNUM, FONTENOT, GAINES, GEYMANN, GOUDEAU, JORDAN,
LACOMBE, MAGEE, MIGUEZ, DUSTIN MILLER, GREGORY MILLER,
ORGERON, PIERRE, ROMERO, SCHEXNAYDER, ST. BLANC, STEFANSKI,
TARVER, AND ZERINGUE AND SENATORS ABRAHAM, ALLAIN,
BOUDREAUX, CLOUD, CORTEZ, HENSGENS, LAMBERT, FRED MILLS,
PRICE, REESE, SMITH, AND STINE
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 9, 2023, as Acadiana Red and White
Day at the state capitol
1 A RESOLUTION
2To designate Tuesday, May 9, 2023, as Acadiana Red and White Day at the state capitol.
3 WHEREAS, One Acadiana, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and the
4University of Louisiana at Lafayette Alumni Association are bringing Acadiana's economic
5development, chamber, civic, business, and higher education partners together for Acadiana
6Red and White Day to promote the shared interests of the Acadiana region; and
7 WHEREAS, these leaders are focused every day on priorities to advance the
8Acadiana region and the state of Louisiana and have made tremendous strides to enhance
9economic competitiveness, talent development, and quality of place through collaboration
10and innovation with legislators and other public officials; and
11 WHEREAS, Acadiana Red and White Day provides an opportunity to advocate for
12such priorities and celebrate shared achievements; and
13 WHEREAS, a top priority of the region's leaders is communicating the crucial role
14of our higher education institutions in improving economic competitiveness, cultivating
15talent, and boosting quality of life in each region and the state; and
16 WHEREAS, Acadiana is coming together to recognize the ongoing successes of the
17University of Louisiana at Lafayette in its academic, athletic, and research endeavors; and
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HR NO. 121
1 WHEREAS, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette has, for nearly 125 years,
2supported and improved the educational, social, and economic well-being of Acadiana and
3beyond; and
4 WHEREAS, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette has an annual statewide
5economic impact of $2.7 billion, supporting over 34,600 jobs and returning eight dollars to
6the Louisiana economy for every one dollar invested; and
7 WHEREAS, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is preparing for the next 125
8years of progress by advancing a vision for healthcare, K-12 education, sustainability, and
9other areas to improve quality of life for Louisiana and its citizens; and
10 WHEREAS, continued success in supporting the University of Louisiana at Lafayette
11and advancing the Acadiana region and the state of Louisiana will require ongoing
12leadership, shared vision, and strong collaboration with partners throughout the region and
13the entire state.
14 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
15Legislature of Louisiana does hereby designate Tuesday, May 9, 2023, as Acadiana Red and
16White Day at the state capitol.
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 121 Original 2023 Regular Session Huval
Designates May 9, 2023, as Acadiana Red and White Day at the state capitol.
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