House Resolution No. [insert number] commends Ronnie S. Johns for his nearly four decades of dedicated public service to the state of Louisiana as he approaches retirement. A native of Bunkie, Louisiana, Johns has an impressive background, including a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Louisiana at Monroe and experience as a pharmacist and insurance company owner. His political career began on the Bunkie City Council, followed by his election to the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1995 to 2008, and later to the Louisiana Senate from 2011 until his retirement. He was appointed chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Board in 2021, where he played a significant role in the development of regulations for legalized sports wagering and initiatives to combat human trafficking in the gaming industry.

The resolution highlights Johns's contributions to Louisiana's gaming industry, including the transformation of legacy riverboat licenses into land-based properties and the implementation of human trafficking training programs in casinos. The House of Representatives expresses its gratitude for his service and wishes him well in his future endeavors as he embarks on this new chapter in his life.