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SR 43

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the LSUE Assistant Professor of Nursing Braneshea Moore as the recipient of the 2024 Elsevier Educator of the Year by the Foundation of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bob Hensgens

Louisiana Senate honors LSUE nursing professor Braneshea Moore for receiving Elsevier Educator of the Year award through ceremonial commendation resolution.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.
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Bill Summary · SR 43

Legislative bill overview

SR 43 is a commendation resolution from the Louisiana State Senate honoring Braneshea Moore, an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Louisiana State University at Eunice (LSUE), for receiving the 2024 Elsevier Educator of the Year award from the Foundation of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing.

Why is this important

Commendation resolutions serve as official legislative recognition of individual achievements and contributions to their profession and community. This recognition acknowledges excellence in nursing education, which is important for workforce development in healthcare. Such resolutions can boost institutional pride and encourage continued commitment to educational quality.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited substantive legislative impact: This is a ceremonial measure with no binding policy effect or budget implications—purely symbolic recognition
  • Use of legislative time: Some may question whether legislative bodies should devote time to individual commendations versus policy work, though this is minor and expedited
  • Selection criteria transparency: No details provided on how the award was determined or why Senate recognition specifically was warranted beyond the award itself

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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