HR 58 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Gordie White for his commitment to waterfowl conservation through Ducks Unlimited and the preservation of North America's wetlands and wildlife

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BLANC COMMENDATIONS:A RESOLUTION To commend Gordie White for his commitment to waterfowl conservation through Ducks Unlimited and the preservation of North America's wetlands and wildlife.

Commends Gordie White for his commitment to waterfowl conservation through Ducks Unlimited and the preservation of North America's wetlands and wildlife A RESOLUTION To commend Gordie White for his commitment to waterfowl conservation through Ducks Unlimited and the preservation of North America's wetlands and wildlife.

his relationship with Ducks Unlimited began in 1970, when he becameonebecame one of the organization's earliest sponsors in New Iberia, Louisiana;

White served as the Louisiana state chairman of Ducks Unlimited for two years, during which he worked to advance wetland conservation initiatives throughoutLouisianaandstrengthencollaborativeeffortsamongthestate'schapters;during his tenure as state chairman,chairman,he heincreased increasedthethe visibilityofvisibility of the Ducks Unlimited mission and secured critical support for habitat restoration projects that benefit waterfowl and the wetland ecosystem;

the chapter established "The Ducklings", a group of dedicated female volunteers who played a vital role at fundraising events aimed at Pagewaterfowl 1conservation; of 3 HLS 26RS-1480 ORIGINAL HR NO.

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and WHEREAS,Page The1 Ducklingsof concept2 hasHR spreadNO. across the United States, and these groups are now a fixture at Duck Unlimited fundraising events nationwide;

58 ENROLLED WHEREAS, The Ducklings concept has spread across the United States, and these groups are now a fixture at Duck Unlimited fundraising events nationwide;

and WHEREAS,GordieWhiteismostdeservingofthehighestrecognitionforhisefforts to grow and sustain the New Iberia chapter of Ducks Unlimited over the last half century, andandthechapter's thechapter's longevityis atestamenttoa testament to his values ofofcommunity,stewardship,andlove community, stewardship, and love for the natural world.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Gordie White for his commitment to waterfowl conservation through Ducks Unlimited and the preservation of North America's wetlands and wildlife and does herebyextend sincerewishessincere wishes that his inspiring efforts serve to motivate younger generations of Louisianians to continue the stewardship of the state's natural environment.

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1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] HR 58 Original 2026 Regular Session Beaullieu Commends Gordie White for his commitment to waterfowl conservation through Ducks Unlimited and the preservation of North America's wetlands and wildlife.

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