Senate Resolution No. by Senator Jenkins designates Friday, May 1, 2026, as AmeriCorps Seniors Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA) Foster Grandparent Volunteer Day. The resolution commends the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Volunteer Program for its 46 years of dedicated service in Caddo and Bossier Parishes, highlighting the program's role in fostering collaboration and leadership among volunteers. It emphasizes the significant impact that senior volunteers, aged 55 and older, have made by mentoring and supporting economically disadvantaged youth, particularly those with special needs or from challenging backgrounds.

The resolution acknowledges the program's success in improving educational and behavioral outcomes for children, while also enriching the lives of the senior volunteers involved. It recognizes the importance of the AmeriCorps Seniors SUSLA Foster Grandparent Volunteer Program in providing guidance and support to disadvantaged children, ultimately contributing to their future success. The Senate extends its best wishes for the continued success of the program and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the AmeriCorps Seniors of SUSLA Caddo/Bossier Foster Grandparent Volunteer Program.