Former Governor Edwin W. Edwards was the keynote speaker
at the fourth annual Retired State Employees’ Association (RSEA) conference in
Baton Rouge on October 2. Edwards received two standing ovations from the crowd
of nearly 200 retirees as he entertained them with jokes and extolled the value
of state employees’ contributions as public servants. Many attendees lined up
for autographs and photo opportunities at the end of Governor Edwards’ speech.
LASERS Deputy Director Maris LeBlanc presented an update
to RSEA members on the outcome of the 2012 Legislative Session and shared
concerns over the newly passed Cash Balance Plan for new hires, which will
become effective July 1, 2013. LeBlanc suggested that retirees visit the LASERS
website to learn more about the newly released LASERS valuation report for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2012.
Other speakers included Rep. Sam Jones, Mayor-President
Kip Holden, RSEA Executive Director Frank Jobert, and current RSEA President
Benny Harris. The RSEA Conference concluded on October 3.
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| Former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards |
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| RSEA President Benny Harris (Left) and Governor Edwards (Right) |
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| LASERS Deputy Director Maris LeBlanc |
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