House Resolution No. [insert number] commends Valena Purvis Lane for her extensive contributions to education, the humanities, and community activism throughout her lifetime. A native of Mansfield and a long-time resident of Grambling, Louisiana, Ms. Lane has had a distinguished career that began with her education in DeSoto Parish public schools and continued with her attendance at Grambling State University on a band scholarship. She has earned a master's degree and has been certified as a housing manager. Ms. Lane's teaching career spanned several years in Webster and Lincoln Parishes, after which she served as the executive director of the Grambling Housing Authority, where she successfully secured funding for public housing and organized educational initiatives for residents.

In addition to her work in education and housing, Ms. Lane has been actively involved in various community organizations and has received numerous accolades for her service, including the Louisiana Housing Council's Extra Mile Award and the Outstanding Community Service Award from the Greater Grambling Chamber of Commerce. She has directed educational seminars, organized trips for community members, and served on multiple boards, including the Pinkie C. Wilkerson Life Development Center. As a dedicated member of her church and various civic organizations, Ms. Lane has made significant contributions to her community, earning her recognition as an exemplary educator, humanitarian, and public servant deserving of commendation from the Louisiana House of Representatives.