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LA HR334
Resolution
Status
6/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rashid Young
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AI Summary
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Louisiana House of Representatives commends Valena Purvis Lane, a 62-year resident of Grambling, for lifetime achievements in education, humanities, and community activism
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Began teaching in Webster and Lincoln Parish public schools at age 21, retired at 41, then served as executive director of Grambling Housing Authority until 1997
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Secured HUD grants resulting in construction of 178 public housing units across three complexes: Liberty Lane, Perkins Lane, and West Grambling Lane
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Served as executive director of Community Coordinating Council, Inc. (CCC), organizing educational seminars and trips including two presidential inaugurations
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Received numerous honors including the Louisiana Housing Council's Extra Mile Award, Outstanding Community Service Award from Greater Grambling Chamber of Commerce, and Presidential Citation from the National Association for Equal Opportunity for Higher Education
Legislative Description
Commends Valena Purvis Lane on a lifetime of achievements in education, the humanities, and community activism
COMMENDATIONS
Last Action
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
6/11/2025