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2025 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 52
BY REPRESENTATIVE MIKE JOHNSON
A RESOLUTION
To commend Louisiana State University at Alexandria on its contributions to central
Louisiana and the state.
WHEREAS, Louisiana State University at Alexandria (LSUA) is an integral part of
the LSU System, providing high-quality, accessible, and affordable education to students
across central Louisiana and beyond; and
WHEREAS, LSUA set an ambitious enrollment goal of 5,000 students by the year
2025 and has now exceeded 7,100 students, making it the fastest-growing university in the
state; and
WHEREAS, LSUA has achieved record enrollment in recent years and expanded its
academic offerings to include over seventy-five degree programs spanning health care,
business, education, aviation, and sciences; and
WHEREAS, LSUA now boasts the fifth largest undergraduate enrollment among all
universities in Louisiana, and it was ranked number four in Niche's Best Colleges in
Louisiana for 2025; and
WHEREAS, LSUA plays a critical role in workforce development, with specialized
programs in nursing, allied health, teacher education, and business that align directly with
the needs of the region's employers and industries; and
WHEREAS, LSUA's nursing program is among the top in the state, producing
graduates who consistently achieve high licensure pass rates and fill essential healthcare
roles throughout rural and underserved areas; and
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WHEREAS, LSUA also contributes to the cultural and civic vitality of the region
through service-learning, volunteerism, and public programs that engage residents in lifelong
learning, health, and wellness; and
WHEREAS, LSUA's athletic achievements have brought pride to the university, as
exemplified by LSUA basketball player Kashie Natt being named NAIA Player of the Year
and a record-setting, conference high, average athlete GPA of 3.3; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Louisiana benefit greatly from the state's investment in
LSUA, which yields substantial returns in educational attainment, workforce preparedness,
and community enrichment.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Louisiana State University at Alexandria on
its contributions to central Louisiana and the state and does hereby extend sincerest wishes
that the university and its students continue to prosper in all of their endeavors.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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