The Louisiana House of Representatives has passed a resolution designating June 2-6, 2025, as CPR and AED Awareness Week in the state. This initiative aims to highlight the importance of CPR and AED training, especially during the summer months when recreational activities increase. The resolution also commends three individuals—Caroline Ross, Layton Fontenot, and Hayes Kirkpatrick—for their quick and courageous actions during a medical emergency at the Bocage Racquet Club in Baton Rouge, where they effectively utilized CPR and an AED to save a life.

The resolution emphasizes the critical role that CPR and AED training plays in ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals in various settings, particularly aquatic and recreational facilities. It encourages all Louisiana residents to learn these life-saving skills and become familiar with AED usage, thereby fostering a community prepared to respond to emergencies. The American Heart Association's call to action, "Be Ready," is echoed in the resolution, urging families to take proactive steps in learning CPR and supporting public policies that enhance survival rates from cardiac arrest.