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2025 Regular Session
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 6
BY SENATOR CLOUD
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH. Designates Monday, April 21, 2025, as Light of Justice
and Resilience Day in Louisiana.
1 A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
2 To designate Monday, April 21, 2025, as Light of Justice and Resilience Day in Louisiana,
3 recognizing it as a statewide day of reflection and support for survivors of religious
4 clergy sexual abuse and honoring their resilience, pursuit of justice, and journey of
5 healing.
6 WHEREAS, survivors of sexual abuse by clergy have experienced profound trauma,
7 betrayal, and loss, with many carrying the weight of their experiences for years without
8 acknowledgment or justice; and
9 WHEREAS, survivors of religious clergy sexual abuse have bravely come forward
10 to share their stories, shining a light on the abuse they endured and advocating for change
11 within institutions and society; and
12 WHEREAS, these survivors have become voices for justice, leading efforts to hold
13 perpetrators accountable, reform institutional practices, and ensure the protection of future
14 generations from abuse; and
15 WHEREAS, the month of April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault
16 Awareness Month, a time to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate
17 communities on how to prevent it; and
18 WHEREAS, National Crime Victims' Rights Week, recognized annually by the U.S.
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1 Department of Justice, is observed in April to honor crime victims and highlight the progress
2 made in ensuring justice and support for survivors; and
3 WHEREAS, designating Monday, April 21, 2025, as Light of Justice and Resilience
4 Day will provide an opportunity for communities throughout Louisiana to honor survivors
5 of religious clergy sexual abuse and stand in solidarity with their pursuit of healing and
6 justice; and
7 WHEREAS, this day will serve as a powerful reminder that survivors are not alone,
8 their voices matter, and their resilience paves the way for a safer and more just society; and
9 WHEREAS, through education, remembrance, and action, Light of Justice and
10 Resilience Day will promote awareness, foster healing, and inspire continued advocacy for
11 survivor rights and protections; and
12 WHEREAS, the state of Louisiana remains committed to supporting survivors of
13 sexual abuse, addressing the impacts of trauma, and ensuring justice through
14 survivor-centered policies and programs.
15 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
16 designate Monday, April 21, 2025, as Light of Justice and Resilience Day in Louisiana to
17 honor the courage and strength of survivors of religious clergy sexual abuse and to promote
18 statewide reflection on justice, healing, and resilience.
19 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
20 TentMakers of Louisiana, in recognition of their steadfast advocacy for survivors and their
21 continued efforts to promote healing and justice.
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Senate Legislative Services.
The keyword, summary, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof
or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
DIGEST
SCR 6 Original 2025 Regular Session Cloud
Designates Monday, April 21, 2025, as Light of Justice and Resilience Day in Louisiana.
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