2023 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 66
BY SENATOR SMITH
A RESOLUTION
To commend Melinda Huff Bernard upon her retirement from the St. Charles Parish School
Board.
WHEREAS, Melinda Huff Bernard, a native and resident of Luling, Louisiana, is
married to Michael Bernard and has one daughter and two grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, she is a proud 1972 graduate of Hahnville High School, received her
bachelor's degree from Nicholls State University in elementary education, and went on to
earn her master's degree in school administration from the University of New Orleans; and
WHEREAS, Melinda retired from St. Charles Parish Public Schools after serving as
a teacher and principal for twenty-five years; and
WHEREAS, Melinda was elected to the school board in 2010, began serving in 2011,
and served as a school board member for three terms; and
WHEREAS, in addition to her service on the school board, she has been involved in
community and professional organizations as a member of the National School Boards
Association, the Louisiana School Boards Association, and Our Lady of the Angels Catholic
Church; and
WHEREAS, Melinda Huff Bernard's devotion to the education of students and their
families will forever be remembered throughout the St. Charles Parish School Board office
and by administrators, staff, students, and parents.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend Melinda Huff Bernard on her many accomplishments and does
hereby extend heartfelt wishes for a long and happy retirement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Melinda Huff Bernard.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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