SLS 24RS-3412 ORIGINAL
2024 Regular Session
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 62
BY SENATOR SEABAUGH
COMMENDATIONS. Commends and congratulates Mr. Chris Paige on his retirement from
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center.
1 A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
2 To commend and congratulate Mr. Chris Paige on his retirement from Natchitoches
3 Regional Medical Center.
4 WHEREAS, born on November 7, 1957, Chris Paige has exemplified dedication,
5 service, and excellence throughout his illustrious career and community involvement; and
6 WHEREAS, a proud graduate of Natchitoches Central High School in 1975, Chris
7 Paige attended Grambling State University and earned his certification in respiratory
8 therapy; and
9 WHEREAS, Chris Paige's commitment to healthcare began in 1980 when he
10 commenced his career in Emergency Medical Services at Natchitoches Parish Hospital and
11 subsequently serving as a Respiratory Therapist at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
12 (NRMC) for an impressive 35 years, where he provided exemplary care to countless
13 patients; and
14 WHEREAS, as the first African American Respiratory Therapist at Natchitoches
15 Parish Hospital, Chris Paige broke barriers and set a standard of excellence in his field,
16 including his remarkable contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020-2021, where
17 he selflessly worked to save lives in the face of great personal risk; and
18 WHEREAS, over his 44-year tenure at the Natchitoches Parish Hospital/NRMC,
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1 Chris Paige has earned the admiration and gratitude of his colleagues and patients, assisting
2 numerous cases of cardiopulmonary arrests and codes, and providing dedicated service to
3 COVID patients; and
4 WHEREAS, Chris Paige's contributions extend beyond his professional endeavors,
5 as he has been an active and engaged member of his community, serving as a Natchitoches
6 Parish Police Juror/Parish Councilman for thirty years, serving on the Board of Governors
7 of the Louisiana Civil Service League, as Commissioner of the Natchitoches Parish 911
8 Board, and as President of the Breda Town Cemetery Committee; and
9 WHEREAS, Chris Paige's commitment to his family, faith, and community is evident
10 through his marriage to Mary Katherine LaCour Paige; his children Aja, Jaharrah, Chris Jr.,
11 and Matthew; his lifelong membership at First Baptist Church on North Street in
12 Natchitoches; and his service as a Natchitoches Parish Police Juror/Parish Councilman.
13 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
14 commend and congratulate Chris Paige on his retirement from the Natchitoches Regional
15 Medical Center.
16 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Chris
17 Paige.
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Kathy Liberty.
DIGEST
SCR 62 Original 2024 Regular Session Seabaugh
Commends and congratulates Mr. Chris Paige on his retirement from Natchitoches Regional
Medical Center.
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