2024 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 28
BY SENATOR KLEINPETER
A RESOLUTION
To commend the Geaux Far Louisiana Coalition and to designate Tuesday, April 2, 2024,
as Geaux Far Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
WHEREAS, Geaux Far Louisiana was established in 2021, with 36 individuals from
various sectors advocating for the needs of Louisiana's children from prenatal to five years
of age with intentional centering of parent and early childhood provider; and
WHEREAS, Geaux Far believes in an unified early childhood system and has
identified five goals to ensure families have access to seamless, high-quality early child
development programs and health and educational services; and
WHEREAS, Geaux Far Louisiana collaborates with Louisiana-based partner
organizations dedicated to carrying out specific objectives within each goal area that aligns
with the work they are already doing; and
WHEREAS, all families in Louisiana want their children to be healthy, happy, and
to thrive; healthy families and young children, prenatal to age five, are the backbone to
thriving communities and economic vitality for our state; and
WHEREAS, by engaging parents, educators, policymakers, and community leaders,
Geaux Far Louisiana seeks to shape policies, advocate for change, and improve outcomes
for young learners statewide; and
WHEREAS, Geaux Far Louisiana encourages individuals to become "Champions
for Children" by lending their voices, time, and talents to advocate for legislative policies
that ensure family access to seamless, high-quality early child development programs as well
as health and educational services.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend the Geaux Far Louisiana Coalition and does hereby designate
Tuesday, April 2, 2024, as Geaux Far Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
Geaux Far Louisiana Coalition.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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