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HLS 26RS-3367  ORIGINAL
 2026 Regular Session
 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 58
 BY REPRESENTATIVE WILEY
 SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 22, 2026, as Ascension Parish Day at
  the state capitol
1A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
2 To designate Wednesday, April 22, 2025, as Ascension Parish Day at the state capitol.
3WHEREAS, Ascension Parish has a rich and enduring history rooted in resilience,
4 innovation, and community and has been shaped by generations of hardworking citizens,
5 visionary leaders, and dedicated businesses; and
6WHEREAS, Ascension Parish's long-standing industries and family-owned
7 enterprises have laid a strong foundation for economic stability and growth, while new and
8 emerging businesses continue to invest in the parish, which drives innovation and expands
9 opportunity; and
10WHEREAS, Ascension Parish serves as a vital economic engine for the local
11 community, the state of Louisiana, and the broader Gulf South region by contributing to job
12 creation, infrastructure development, and sustained economic advancement; and
13WHEREAS, the strength of Ascension Parish lies in its collaborative spirit;
14 government, business, industry, nonprofits, educators, and first responders work hand in
15 hand to serve residents and build a thriving, forward-looking community; and
16WHEREAS, Ascension Parish is committed to cultivating opportunity at every level,
17 from early childhood education to higher education and workforce development, to ensure
18 that future generations are strong and capable; and
19WHEREAS, Ascension Parish's spirit of partnership and progress is embodied in its
20 forward vision and official motto, "Ascension Means Business", which reflects a
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1 commitment to economic excellence and a promise to deliver results for its citizens and
2 partners; and
3WHEREAS, Ascension Parish Day at the state capitol serves as a celebration of this
4 shared success and vision and brings together more than eighty businesses, nonprofits,
5 governmental and community partners, first responders, and educational institutions to
6 showcase the parish's impact and potential; and
7WHEREAS, the event at the Capitol Park Museum highlights not only the
8 achievements of the past and present, but also the promise of a bold and collaborative future.
9THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
10 designate Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as Ascension Parish Day at the state capitol; does
11 hereby honor the past accomplishments, present momentum, and future promise of
12 Ascension Parish; does hereby recognize its commitment to growth, partnership, and
13 building a better tomorrow; and does hereby encourage citizens, partners, and stakeholders
14 to celebrate the collective efforts that make Ascension Parish a model of collaboration,
15 progress, and opportunity.
  DIGEST
 The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
 of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, 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)]
 HCR 58 Original  2026 Regular Session  Wiley
 Designates April 22, 2026, as Ascension Parish Day at the state capitol.
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