ENROLLED 2025 Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 23 BY REPRESENTATIVE MILLER A RESOLUTION To commend the Geaux Far Louisiana Coalition and designate Tuesday, April 15, 2025, as Geaux Far Day at the state capitol. WHEREAS, Geaux Far Louisiana was established in 2021 with thirty-six individuals from various sectors advocating for the needs of Louisiana's children from prenatal to five years with intentional centering of parents and early childhood providers; and WHEREAS, Geaux Far believes in a unified early childhood system and has identified five goals to ensure families have access to seamless, high-quality early child development, 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 thriving; healthy families and young children, prenatal to age five, are the backbone of thriving communities and economic vitality for our state; and WHEREAS, by engaging parents, educators, policymakers, and community leaders, Geaux Far Louisiana aims 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. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the Geaux Far Louisiana Coalition and does hereby designate Tuesday, April 15, 2025, as Geaux Far Day at the state capitol. SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Page 1 of 1