HLS 23RS-2061 ORIGINAL
2023 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 138
BY REPRESENTATIVE STEFANSKI
COMMENDATIONS: Commends Acadia Parish Assessor James J. "Jimbo" Petitjean on
being named the 2023 Assessor of the Year at the ninetieth annual assessor's
conference
1 A RESOLUTION
2To commend Acadia Parish Assessor James J. "Jimbo" Petitjean on being named the 2023
3 Assessor of the Year at the ninetieth annual assessor's conference.
4 WHEREAS, James J. "Jimbo" Petitjean has served as the Acadia Parish Assessor
5since 2013, gathering accurate assessment data, creating enhanced records, and keeping
6parish residents informed; and
7 WHEREAS, Jimbo possesses a genuine love for his parish and the people he serves;
8he stays involved in critical issues concerning taxation and is a tireless advocate for both
9Acadia Parish and the Louisiana Assessor's Association; and
10 WHEREAS, under Jimbo, the Acadia Parish Assessor's office has made vast
11improvements to the parish mapping program, making it one of the most accurate and
12detailed maps in the country; moreover, all available information on the program is
13accessible to the public, free of charge; and
14 WHEREAS, Mr. Petitjean is a current member of the Louisiana Assessor's
15Association's Insurance Committee, and he is also a past co-chair of the Louisiana Assessor's
16Association's Legislative Committee; and
17 WHEREAS, Mr. Petitjean was recently recognized as the 2023 Assessor of the Year
18by the Louisiana Assessor's Association at their 90th Annual Assessor's Conference held in
19Bossier City, Louisiana; he is most deserving of the highest recognition for his incredible
20work and dedication to public service.
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HR NO. 138
1 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
2Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Acadia Parish Assessor James J. "Jimbo"
3Petitjean on being named the 2023 Assessor of the Year at the ninetieth annual assessor's
4conference and does hereby extend sincerest wishes that he continue to serve Acadia Parish
5with honor and dedication.
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 138 Original 2023 Regular Session Stefanski
Commends Acadia Parish Assessor James J. "Jimbo" Petitjean on being named the 2023
Assessor of the Year.
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