HR 91 — SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 1, 2026, as Tulane Day at the capitol and recognizes Tulane University for its vital contributions to the state of Louisiana

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91 BY REPRESENTATIVES BILLINGS AND FREEMAN SPECIALA DAY/WEEK/MONTH:RESOLUTION To designate Wednesday, April 1, 2026, as Tulane Day at the capitol and to recognize Tulane University for its vital contributions to the state of Louisiana.

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and WHEREAS,TulaneUniversitybringstogetherscholars,students,andpartnersacross disciplines to turn discovery into meaningful progress that advances work in public health, medicine, energy, innovation, and other areas critical to the Gulf South;

and PageWHEREAS, 1Tulane University is making historic investments in downtown New Orleans, including the revitalization of 3the HLSiconic 26RS-2817former ORIGINALCharity HRHospital NO.building, which is helping to create a center of innovation, workforce development, and opportunity in the heart of the city;

91 WHEREAS, Tulane University is making historic investments in downtown New Orleans, including the revitalization of the iconic former Charity Hospital building, which is helping to create a center of innovation, workforce development, and opportunityPage in1 the heart of the2 city;HR NO.

and91 ENROLLED WHEREAS,Tulane'seffortsarestrengtheningLouisiana'spositioninhealthcareand the biosciences while opening new pathways for economic growth and job creation;

and WHEREAS, Tulane UniversityisUniversity is expanding access for Louisiana students through initiatives such as the Louisiana Promise No Loan Assistance Scholarship, which ensures that more students from low- and middle- income families can pursue a Tulane education without financial barriers;

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1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] HR 91 Original 2026 Regular Session Billings Designates April 1, 2026, as Tulane Day at the capitol and recognizes Tulane University's vital contributions to the state of La.

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