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LA SR181
Resolution
AI Summary
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Louisiana Senate commends the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) on its 50th anniversary in 2025, recognizing its service to the state's business community
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LABI was established September 4, 1975, by consolidating the Louisiana State Chamber of Commerce, Louisiana Manufacturers Association, and Louisiana Political Council
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Organization successfully led passage of Louisiana's Right-to-Work law on its first attempt and addressed three separate unemployment compensation trust fund insolvencies (1980s oil/gas crisis - $800 million; post-Katrina 2005 - $400 million; COVID-19 2020 - $200 million)
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Four presidents have led the organization: Ed Steimel (founding president, 1975-1988), Dan Juneau (1988-2013), Stephen Waguespack (2013-2023), and current president Will Green (2023-present)
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Resolution directs a copy be transmitted to LABI President Will Green
Legislative Description
To commend the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary.
COMMENDATIONS
Last Action
Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.
6/10/2025