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2026 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 51
BY REPRESENTATIVE TURNER
A RESOLUTION
To designate Wednesday, March 25, 2026, as Louisiana Community and Technical College
System Day at the capitol and to acknowledge the significant contributions of the
twelve community and technical colleges in Louisiana to the education and training
of students and workers.
WHEREAS, community and technical colleges play a pivotal role in the state's
postsecondary education system that is essential in recognizing and meeting the needs of the
workforce in Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Baton Rouge Community College, Bossier Parish Community College,
Central Louisiana Technical Community College, Delgado Community College, Fletcher
Technical Community College, Louisiana Delta Community College, Northshore Technical
Community College, Northwest Technical Community College, Nunez Community College,
River Parishes Community College, South Louisiana Community College, and SOWELA
Technical Community College provide high quality education and technical training at an
affordable cost and enable students and workers to become productive citizens and compete
successfully for better employment opportunities; and
WHEREAS, community and technical colleges work in cooperation and
collaboration with business, industry, and government to provide workforce training that
serves both educational and skilled labor needs and enhances economic development
opportunities not only in the communities served by the institutions but also throughout the
state of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, the educational opportunity provided by community and technical
colleges in Louisiana is a vital resource to our communities and offers a wide range of
functions and services, including two-year associate degrees and opportunities for students
to transfer to four-year universities, adult basic education, and certificate and diploma
programs in skill and technical occupations for workers; and
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WHEREAS, community and technical colleges also offer workforce training and
retraining opportunities for business and industry, including tailored training programs
driven by market needs; and
WHEREAS, while many employment opportunities in Louisiana require at least
some training beyond high school, community and technical colleges provide learning
environments that are poised to be responsive, accessible, service-oriented, and
cost-effective to assist citizens in meeting the challenges of the technological advancements
in the increasingly changing workplace; and
WHEREAS, continued support for postsecondary education, and economic
development is imperative for the growth, prosperity, and future of the economy of
Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, March has been designated "National Community College Month" in
recognition of the significant contributions of these educational institutions throughout the
nation; and
WHEREAS, the institutions comprising the Louisiana Community and Technical
College System are most deserving of the highest recognition for providing educational
value to students, collaborative efforts with business and industry in meeting workforce
needs, and support of community and state economic development efforts.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby recognize and acknowledge the significant
contributions of the community and technical colleges in Louisiana to the education and
training of students and workers and does hereby designate Wednesday, March 25, 2026, as
Louisiana Community and Technical College System Day at the capitol.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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