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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 88
BY SENATOR HEWITT
A RESOLUTION
To declare Monday, May 15, 2023, as "Ellevate Louisiana Day" at the Louisiana State
Capitol and recognize the mission of Ellevate Louisiana, which aims to empower
women leaders across Louisiana.
WHEREAS, Ellevate Louisiana, established in 2020 by Julie Stokes has emerged as
a statewide policy organization dedicated to empowering women leaders throughout
Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, in support of their mission, Ellevate Louisiana is dedicated to educating
its members and the communities they represent, offering data-driven, nonpartisan solutions
to address the challenges faced by Louisiana, while also providing a wealth of resources; and
WHEREAS, Ellevate Louisiana produces video casts that reach every corner of the
community, engaging with policymakers at the local, state, and federal government levels;
and
WHEREAS, the video casts by Ellevate Louisiana offer its membership and
interested citizens a platform to establish new goals and formulate effectual plans, covering
diverse topics such as healthcare, environment, infrastructure, workforce, education,
taxation, and economic development; and
WHEREAS, Ellevate Louisiana annually directs its attention to Louisiana state
legislative sessions from February through June, organizing leadership conferences prior to
the session, participating in legislative days during the session, and conducting session
wrap-ups upon the legislature's sine die; and
WHEREAS, policy symposiums are organized from July through December,
facilitating direct engagement with state and federal decision-makers; and
WHEREAS, answers to questions regarding topics such as local impact of the
United States census data, remaining in Louisiana for work, healthcare debates, child care,
jobs, sports, and more are shared through letters posted on www.ellevateLA.org; and
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WHEREAS, Ellevate Louisiana shares informative and beneficial editorials aimed
at addressing problematic living issues facing Louisiana families including childhood
development, while striving to eliminate daily divisiveness that can erode unity for all of
Louisiana and our nation, particularly in the face of one-sided solutions to multi-sided
problems; and
WHEREAS, Ellevate Louisiana actively participates in national initiatives such as
Common Sense American, Braver Angels, Makeshift Coffee House, and The Flip Side to
contribute to Louisiana's pursuit of a brighter future, fostering awareness of critical issues,
promoting collaboration, depolarizing discussions, bridging political divides through coffee,
music, and conversation, and presenting popular news events objectively by exploring
multiple perspectives; and
WHEREAS, Ellevate Louisiana has collaborated with Connect, NOW in New
Orleans, Louisiana, to gain a deeper understanding of their shared values and priorities,
fostering strong working relationships aimed at making the greatest possible impact; and
WHEREAS, Ellevate Louisiana offers membership categories that are tailored to
diverse interest levels, accommodating young professionals and corporate partners engaged
in various fields such as law, real estate, public accounting, construction, issues-management
firms, healthcare and insurance, government relations, politics, taxes, and wealth advising;
and
WHEREAS, Ellevate Louisiana actively addresses the current needs of Louisiana's
citizenry through focused policy positions on various crucial areas such as early childhood
care, education, statewide broadband, long-term care, behavioral health, telehealth, women's
health, domestic violence, healthcare workforce shortages, data-sharing for career readiness,
occupational licensing reform, centralized sales tax collection, and economic development,
all aimed at fostering a better future for the state and promoting collective learning and
brighter prospects for the future.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby declare Monday, May 15, 2023, as Ellevate Louisiana Day at the Louisiana
State Capitol and recognize the mission of Ellevate Louisiana, which aims to empower
women leaders across Louisiana.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Julie Stokes, founder of Ellevate Louisiana.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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