House Resolution No. ___, introduced by Representative Turner, commends John A. "Yank" Reis on the occasion of his one hundredth birthday. Born on April 30, 1925, in Bristol, Pennsylvania, Reis served as a Metalsmith First Class in the United States Navy during World War II, where he was stationed in the Dutch West Indies and the Pacific Theater, working on PT boats. In 1967, he moved to Louisiana, where he became a master carpenter, working at Ruston Lumber until his retirement at sixty-two and continuing to work independently until the age of ninety-five.

The resolution recognizes Reis as a member of Louisiana's centenarians and honors his significant contributions and inspiring life. The House of Representatives extends its sincerest wishes for his continued prosperity and good health in the years to come.