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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 94
BY SENATOR LAMBERT
A RESOLUTION
To recognize Wednesday, May 17, 2023, as Bankers Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
WHEREAS, since 1900, the Louisiana Bankers Association (LBA) has diligently
represented the interests of banks and thrifts operating in the state of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, the 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 includes state and federal charters, small and large institutions, and
locally based community banks; and
WHEREAS, the LBA is guided by its board of directors, which includes Chairman
Joseph F. Quinlan III (Joey) of First National Bankers Bankshares, Inc.; Chairman-Elect
Brain North of Fifth District Savings Bank; Treasurer Michael Vizard of Cross Keys Bank;
Immediate Past Chairman Brent Vidrine of Bank of Sunset & Trust Company; Kip Bertrand
of Washington State Bank; Mark Marionneaux of Bank of Zachary; Darryl Ellerbee Jr. of
Delta Bank; John Cole of Gibsland Bank & Trust Company; Paige Olivier of Bank of Oak
Ridge; Ronnie Falgoust of First American Bank; Jeff Ehlinger of BankPlus; Todd McDonald
of Liberty Bank & Trust Company; Sam Wilkinson of First Federal Bank of Louisiana;
Shively Verrette of Lakeside Bank; Ginger Laurent, Chief Executive Officer of the
LBA; 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
Louisiana State Capitol, and bankers from across the state will attend.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby recognize Wednesday, May 17, 2023, as Bankers Day at the Louisiana State
Capitol and does hereby recognize the extraordinary efforts and contributions of the state's
bankers to the Louisiana economy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
Louisiana Bankers Association.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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