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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 56
BY SENATOR CONNICK
A RESOLUTION
To commend Jennifer Steel Bourgeois for being a guardian angel to the Westbank of New
Orleans.
WHEREAS, Jennifer Steel Bourgeois is a native of the Westbank of New Orleans;
and
WHEREAS, a graduate of L.W. Higgins Touro Infirmary Nursing School, and
Louisiana State University New Orleans, Jennifer is a lifelong resident of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Jennifer has a God-given gift of writing skills; she was first published
at the age of 9 and continued writing through her nursing career with a published article on
the cover of the prestigious American Journal of Nursing; and
WHEREAS, Jennifer worked seventy-five days straight in the aftermath of Hurricane
Katrina as the Public Information Officer at West Jefferson Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Jennifer is a lifetime volunteer for nonprofits and schools; she has
served on several organizations, many times in leadership roles, including: PTA
organizations; parochial school boards; as president of the regional American Heart
Association Board; a board member of Jefferson Council on Aging; a board member of the
Jefferson Community Action Programs (JeffCAP); as a public member of the hearing
committee of the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board; Cuillier Career Center community
leader committee; as president of the Harvey Canal Industrial Association; Jefferson Parish
Workforce Development Board Executive Committee; Jefferson Parish Economic
Development Commission's (JEDCO) tourism subcommittee of the day; the Stroke Team
at WJMC; Community Outreach liaison of the Cancer Center at West Jeff; member of the
Citizens for a Clean and Beautiful Jefferson Parish Westbank; chair of Healthy Start of a
Healthy Future Committee; and a multi-decade rotarian with the Rotary Club of Westwego;
and
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WHEREAS, Jennifer has been awarded the Louisiana Nursing Association's
Nightingale Award, the American Cancer Society's Spirit Award, Role Model by the Youth
Leadership Council, Community Activist by St. Elizabeth's Guild, Great 100 Nurses, and
Healthcare Hero; and
WHEREAS, Jennifer has a creative streak coupled with her nursing background and
a volunteer's heart; she continues to serve with the Westbank Business and Industry
Association, Stonebridge Property Owners Association in the Greater New Orleans Area,
LCMC Health System, Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), and Café
Hope; and
WHEREAS, Jennifer is a committed citizen who is uniquely skilled at literacy, health
awareness, and community service; she remains active in the community, dedicated to
improving overall welfare and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, being a community service activist and vessel for good, credit and
gratitude must be given to Jennifer for her skills and passion for serving the community.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend Jennifer Steel Bourgeois for being a guardian angel to the Westbank
of New Orleans and does recognize that her services have impacted people far beyond the
Westbank community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Jennifer Steel Bourgeois.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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