House Resolution No. ___, introduced by Representative McMakin, commends the Public Affairs Research Council (PAR) of Louisiana on its seventy-fifth anniversary. Founded in 1950, PAR has served as an independent advocate for effective governance in Louisiana, focusing on critical public issues and promoting transparency through public records access, open meetings laws, and ethics reforms. The organization has played a significant role in state budget reforms, education advocacy, and environmental oversight, contributing to the establishment of a balanced budget requirement, a community and technical college system, and fiscal accountability in coastal restoration efforts.

The resolution highlights PAR's commitment to providing nonpartisan research and analysis, which has informed legislative processes and public understanding of government operations. It acknowledges PAR's historical contributions, including its involvement in the 1973 constitutional convention and the 1991 legislative redistricting. The House of Representatives expresses its appreciation for PAR's unwavering dedication to ensuring that government serves the people effectively and maintains a reputation for independence and objectivity over the past seventy-five years.