2024 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 42
BY SENATORS BOUDREAUX AND COUSSAN
A RESOLUTION
To recognize Tuesday, April 16, 2024, as Acadiana Red and White Day at the state capitol.
WHEREAS, One Acadiana, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and the UL
Lafayette Alumni Association are bringing Acadiana's economic development, chamber,
civic, business, and higher education partners together for "Acadiana Red and White Day"
to promote the shared interests of the Acadiana Region; and
WHEREAS, these Acadiana Region leaders are focused every day on priorities to
advance the Acadiana Region and the state of Louisiana and have made tremendous strides
to enhance economic competitiveness, talent development, and quality of place through
collaboration and innovation with legislators and other public officials; and
WHEREAS, Acadiana Red and White Day provides an opportunity to advocate for
their priorities and celebrate shared achievements; and
WHEREAS, a top priority of the region's leaders is communicating the crucial role
of our higher education institutions in improving economic competitiveness, cultivating
talent, and boosting quality of life in each region and the entire state; and
WHEREAS, Acadiana is coming together to recognize the ongoing successes of the
University of Louisiana at Lafayette in their academic, athletic, and research endeavors; and
WHEREAS, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette has, for 125 years, supported
and improved the educational, social, and economic well-being of Acadiana and beyond; and
WHEREAS, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette has an annual statewide
economic impact of $2.7 billion, supporting over 34,600 jobs, and returning eight dollars to
the Louisiana economy for every one dollar invested; and
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WHEREAS, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is preparing for the next 125
years of progress by advancing a vision for healthcare, K-12 education, sustainability, and
other areas to improve quality of life for Louisiana and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, continued success in supporting the University of Louisiana at Lafayette
and advancing the Acadiana Region and the state of Louisiana requires ongoing leadership,
shared vision, and strong collaboration with partners throughout the region and the entire
state.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
hereby designates Tuesday, April 16, 2024, as Acadiana Red and White Day at the state
capitol.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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