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 for District 27, where he served from 2011 until his retirement.

During his tenure, Johns made significant contributions to Louisiana's gaming industry, particularly as chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Board, a position he was appointed to in 2021. Under his leadership, the state saw the transformation of legacy riverboat licenses into land-based properties and the development of human trafficking training programs for gaming establishments. The resolution expresses gratitude for his civic-mindedness and achievements, wishing him continued success in his future endeavors as he embarks on this new chapter in his life.