Senate Resolution No. by Senator Hensgens commends Colonel Rachel Zechenelly for her exceptional service and dedication to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries as she approaches her retirement on May 24, 2024. Colonel Zechenelly has made history as the department's first female colonel, serving nearly twenty-five years since entering the Training Academy in 1999. Throughout her career, she has held various significant roles, including field agent, boating law administrator, and overseeing multiple divisions within the enforcement sector, where she implemented key programs and managed critical operations.

In recognition of her distinguished career, Colonel Zechenelly has received numerous awards, including the LDWF Meritorious Service Awards for her contributions during major disasters and the LDWF Agent of the Year for Headquarters Staff in 2008. The resolution expresses gratitude for her exemplary service and contributions to the state, and it calls for a copy of the resolution to be transmitted to her as a token of appreciation.