SR 166

2026 Regular Session  ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 166
BY SENATOR BOUDREAUX
  A RESOLUTION
To commend the Lewisburg-Bellevue Water System for providing reliable public water
       service to the citizens of St. Landry Parish.
       WHEREAS, the Lewisburg-Bellevue Water System was established in 1969 for the
purpose of providing safe, reliable, and centralized public water service to the rural
communities of Lewisburg and Bellevue and surrounding areas of St. Landry Parish,
Louisiana; and
       WHEREAS, prior to the establishment of the system, many residents of these rural
communities depended upon private wells and limited water sources that often lacked
dependable quality, pressure, and adequate fire protection capabilities; and
       WHEREAS, local citizens and community leaders organized the Lewisburg-Bellevue
Water System as a nonprofit rural water corporation dedicated to improving public health,
sanitation, infrastructure, and quality of life for residents throughout northern and western
Opelousas and surrounding unincorporated communities; and
       WHEREAS, through decades of service, the Lewisburg-Bellevue Water System has
expanded and modernized its infrastructure to meet the growing needs of the community by
investing in groundwater wells, pumping stations, elevated storage facilities, chlorination
systems, distribution pipelines, and fire protection infrastructure; and
       WHEREAS, the Lewisburg-Bellevue Water System has continuously operated in
accordance with state and federal drinking water regulations under the oversight of the
Louisiana Department of Health and the United States Environmental Protection Agency,
while providing annual water quality reporting and maintaining compliance with public
health standards; and
       WHEREAS, the system has played an essential role in supporting residential
development, improving sanitation, enhancing fire protection capabilities, strengthening
property values, and promoting economic and community growth throughout rural portions
of St. Landry Parish; and
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SR NO. 166  ENROLLED
        WHEREAS, the Lewisburg and Bellevue communities possess a rich cultural and
agricultural heritage deeply rooted in the history of St. Landry Parish, and the creation of the
Lewisburg-Bellevue Water System represented a major advancement in modern public
infrastructure for these historic rural communities; and
        WHEREAS, the continued operation and service of the Lewisburg-Bellevue Water
System remains vital to the health, welfare, safety, and prosperity of the citizens it serves.
        THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby recognize and commend the Lewisburg-Bellevue Water System for its
longstanding commitment to providing reliable public water service and infrastructure
improvements to the citizens of St. Landry Parish since its founding in 1969.
        BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana does
hereby express appreciation for the dedication of the board members, employees, community
leaders, and residents whose efforts have contributed to the success and continued operation
of the Lewisburg-Bellevue Water System.
        BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
Lewisburg-Bellevue Water System in recognition of its important contributions to the people
and communities of St. Landry Parish and the state of Louisiana.
  PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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