House Resolution No. ___ commends Luther A. Burney on the occasion of his retirement, recognizing his significant contributions to music ministry over a span of sixty-nine years. Born in 1938 in Alto, Louisiana, Burney pursued music education at Northeast Louisiana State College and later attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. His career began in 1956, serving as a minister of music in various Baptist churches across Louisiana and Texas, including a notable thirty-eight-year tenure at First Baptist Church of Lafayette, where he led numerous music groups and large-scale productions.

Throughout his career, Burney has made a lasting impact on the communities he served, fostering musical talent among individuals of all ages and leading choirs on tours both nationally and internationally. He has been recognized for his dedication, including being a charter member of the Centurymen and receiving the Distinguished Service Award from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The resolution expresses the House of Representatives' sincere appreciation for Burney's service and wishes him well in his future endeavors as he embarks on this new chapter in his life.