ENROLLED
2023 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 160
BY REPRESENTATIVE BACALA
A RESOLUTION
To designate Wednesday, May 17, 2023, as Bankers Day at the state capitol.
WHEREAS, since 1900, the Louisiana Bankers Association, or LBA, has diligently
represented the interests of banks and thrifts operating in the state of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, LBA is a member-driven organization that works to provide bankers
with the tools to serve their customers and communities; and
WHEREAS, the LBA's current membership represents one hundred seventeen
institutions, which include state and federal charters, small and large institutions, and locally
based community banks; and
WHEREAS, LBA is guided by its board of directors, which includes Joseph F.
Quinlan, III of First National Bankers Bankshares, Inc., chairman; Brian North of Fifth
District Savings Bank, chairman-elect; Michael Vizard with Cross Keys Bank, treasurer;
Brent Vidrine of Bank of Sunset and Trust Company, immediate past chairman; Kip
Bertrand with Washington State Bank; Mark Marionneaux with Bank of Zachary; Darryl
Ellerbee Jr., with Delta Bank; John Cole of Gibsland Bank and Trust Co.; Paige Oliver of
Bank of Oak Ridge; Ronnie Falgoust with First American Bank; Jeff Ehlinger with
BankPlus; Todd McDonald with Liberty Bank and Trust Company; Sam Wilkinson with
First Federal Bank of Louisiana; Shively Verrette with Lakeside Bank; and Ginger Laurent,
LBA chief executive officer; and
WHEREAS, special recognition is given to LBA chairman Joey Quinlan for his
tireless efforts leading the LBA board of directors; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana's bankers are deeply committed to and involved in the
communities they serve and are essential for the state's economic development; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana's bankers are devoted to helping customers achieve their
goals; and
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WHEREAS, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, the LBA will host Bankers Day at the
state capitol, and bankers from across the state will attend.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby designate Wednesday, May 17, 2023, as Bankers Day
at the state capitol and does hereby recognize the extraordinary efforts and contributions of
the state's bankers to the economy.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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