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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 124
BY SENATOR FIELDS
A RESOLUTION
To commend and congratulate the graduates of the Louisiana Leadership Institute for 2023.
WHEREAS, it is with great pride that the state of Louisiana recognizes the diligence
and achievements of the 2023 class of graduates, a dynamic and brilliant group of students
who have demonstrated excellence in academic achievement, community service, good
character, and leadership; and
WHEREAS, at the core of the Louisiana Leadership Institute is to inspire and
educate the youth of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, students delve into a wide range of topics, including politics, current
events, public speaking, interpersonal skills, and more; and
WHEREAS, each class has the opportunity of taking an annual trip, which combines
comradery, education, and fun, as they attend notable destinations throughout the country
including interactions with White House staffers and policymakers including the receipt of
and profound encouragement from the late United States Representative Elijah Cummings
and special recognition from the Reverend Jesse Jackson during the Rainbow Push Coalition
speech competition; and
WHEREAS, after a year of participating in a series of events, including Christmas
concerts, Black history programs, and senior service projects, their year is capped with the
Senior's Graduation Ceremony; and
WHEREAS, during year-end ceremonies, former graduates of the Institute who have
pursued higher education at esteemed institutions such as Stanford University, Harvard
University, and Howard University are honored; this year the honorees are Kylan Borskey,
a Louisiana State University graduate, Myles Fabre, a Harvey Mudd College graduate, and
Brandie Hayes, a Dillard University graduate; and
WHEREAS, the 2023 class of graduates from the Louisiana Leadership Classroom
are: Deanna C. Anthony, Zachary High; Kaleb K. Chew, Red Oaks High; Trinity C. Escort,
Liberty Magnet High; Tianna N. Huggins, Broadmoor High; Khyla I. King, Geo Next
Generation; Daniel Price, Mckinley Senior High; Ta'Leah Reed, Baton Rouge High; and
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Caleb W. Cox, St. Augustine High School; and
WHEREAS, the 2023 class of graduates from the Louisiana Leadership Institute's
All-Star Band from Plaquemine High are Czanice J. Anderson and Jakolby Northern; from
Madison Prep, Xander Booker and Michael A. Hale; from Baker High, Terry J. Butler,
Kentrell Prophet Jr.; from Tara High, Aden C. Bynum; from Port Allen High, George A.
Dupluche, Neavah M. Ibe, and Denisha D. James; from Port Allen Senior High, Harmonie
A. Reado, Alexis S. Smith, and Jayden S. Wright; from Scotlandville Magnet High, Taylan
A. Harrison, Tobias L. Lemons, Calvin D. Rachal, and Robert J. Williams; from Denham
Springs High, Jabari Johnson; from Math, Science, Arts Academy West, Alden W. Snell;
from Southern University Lab, Matthew G. Spears; and from Belaire Senior High, Micarlos
D. Young; and
WHEREAS, the 2023 class of graduates from the Louisiana Leadership Institute's
Academic Honors Network are from Scotlandville Magnet High, Takeycia Daniel; from
Denham Springs High, Jaci A. Poirrier; from McKinley Senior High, Calen M. Smith and
Carl H. Thomas; from Tara High, Magdalena C. Tzoy-Castro; and from Liberty Magnet
High, Connor J. Waters; and
WHEREAS, the founder of the Louisiana Leadership Institute, Senator Cleo Fields
has been given yet another honor and the utmost privilege of inspiring an amazing group of
future leaders and positive role models for our high schools, communities, and our state.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend and congratulate the graduates of the Louisiana Leadership Institute
for 2023 and wish them all the very best for their very bright futures.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to each
graduate from the Louisiana Leadership Institute for the year 2023.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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