Louisiana SR 37: COMMENDATIONS: Commends Rashad Lawrence for an outstanding career and on being a member of the 2019 LSU national championship team.

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2020 First Extraordinary Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 37
BY SENATOR JACKSON
A RESOLUTION
To commend Katina M. Semien for her excellent service as the 25th South Central Regional
Director of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
WHEREAS, Katina M. Semien, Esq. became the 25th Alpha Kappa Alpha woman
and the first from South Louisiana to serve as the South Central Regional Director of Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. when she was elected for service during the 2016-2018 term; and
WHEREAS, after Ms. Semien received her Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctorate
from Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, she put her training to
work as an attorney, motivational speaker, and community advocate; and
WHEREAS, she currently serves as the Executive Director of the Louisiana
Children's Trust Fund; and
WHEREAS, she has served as President, Vice-President, and Graduate Advisor for
the Gamma Eta Omega chapter and as President of its nonprofit organization, The Ivy
Foundation, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA) was created in 1908, as a
support network for women with like minds coming together for mutual uplift, and
coalescing of their talents and strengths for the benefit of others while being recognized as
the first Negro Greek letter sorority; and
WHEREAS, AKA's force of more than 300,000 collegiate members and alumnae,
constituting 1003 chapters in all 50 states, has become an indomitable force for good in their
communities, states, nations, and the world; and
WHEREAS, AKA has enriched minds and encouraged lifelong learning; provided
aid for the poor, the sick, and underserved; initiated social action to advance human and civil
rights; worked collaboratively with other groups to maximize outreach on progressive
endeavors; and continually produced leaders to continue its credo of service; and
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SR NO. 37 ENROLLED
WHEREAS, in 1924, AKA created chapters that were organized into regions formed
according to geography and population density; and
WHEREAS, the South Central Region, which is the second largest region of ten
regions is composed of more than 10,000 service orientated members with more than 120
undergraduate and graduate chapters located in the four-state region of Arkansas, Louisiana,
New Mexico, and Texas; and
WHEREAS, under Katina Semien, Madam Regional Director's leadership, the South
Central Region members have worked faithfully to prepare a legacy for the future by blazing
new trails and reaching new heights through the implementation of new programs that center
on significant issues in families, communities, government halls, and world assembly
chambers; and
WHEREAS, with her motto of "With Service on my Mind and Sisterhood in my
Heart", Ms. Semien believes the key to building stronger communities begins and ends with
those who are willing to dedicate, not just their time, but also their resources, to train,
educate, protect, and prepare future leaders, and that has been her leadership style; and
WHEREAS, Katina M. Semien has received many accolades for her leadership and
service performed by the South Central Region which continues to make a difference by
"Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service".
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend Katina M. Semien for her exemplary service as the 25th South
Central Regional Director of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Katina Semien, Madam Regional Director.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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