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