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LAFP NewsContinued from page 19Legislative Budget Committee, the HouseCommittee on Civil Law and Procedure,the Senate Committee on Judiciary A, thelegislative auditor and the legislative fiscaloffice. Dr. Grimstad informed the Assemblythat this Bill passed in the House and theSenate, where it has been signed by theGovernor and became effective July 1, 2010During the meeting, after our annualreading of the necrology report honoringour members who have left us in the pastyear, we passed three resolutions. Thefirst resolution approved was to officiallyrecognize Dr. Wayne Gravois in appreciationof his many years of dedicated service tothe Academy. We approved for the LAFP tocreate a “Resident and Student LeadershipCommittee” to be used to for discussingissues affecting students and residents aswell as organizing leadership activities.Lastly, we approved for bylaws changesto be made from resolutions that wereapproved during the 62 nd General Assemblywith regards to adding an at large memberto the LAFP Board of Directors. We hadun-contested elections with many of theofficers agreeing to serve another term. Iwant to personally thank all those thatagreed to serve and remain active in theAcademy.After completing our business by earlyafternoon, we adjourned to the spend timewith family on the beaches of Sandestin.We hope everyone enjoyed their stay at theresort and were able to see the wonderfulfireworks show either in Baytowne or onthe beach. I look forward to next years’assembly meeting and hope that you plan tojoin us in New Orleans!Interested in reviewing the 2010 LAFPGeneral Assembly Resolutions? Refer to theLAFP website at www.lafp.orgDr. Michael Madden receives the 2010 F.P.Bordelon, MD AwardDr. Michael Madden pictured with his wife,Judy Madden.Every year, during the Awards and InstallationLuncheon, the LAFP Foundation recognizesDr. F.P. Bordelon, a very special personwho contributed so much to the specialtyof Family Medicine. In 2004, Dr. FilmoreP. Bordelon, MD passed away at the age82. In honor of his many years of dedicatedservice to his community, the state and toFamily Medicine, friends of Dr. F.P, as hewas known, along with the LAFP-Foundationhave established the F.P. Bordelon, MD,Lectureship Series. The F.P. Bordelon, MD,Lectureship Series brings respected FamilyPhysicians and medical leaders to address ourorganization each year.Dr. Michael Madden graciously presented the2010 F.P. Bordelon, MD, Lectureship Seriesin recognition to the life and work of thisgreat gentleman and physician. As a token ofthe LAFP’s appreciation, Dr. Michael Maddenwas presented with the 2010 F.P. Bordelon,MD, Lectureship Award. Congratulations Dr.Madden!Dr. Wayne Gravois receives the 2010 Service AwardDuring the Awards and InstallationLuncheon, Dr. Wayne Gravois waspresented with the 2010 Service Awardin appreciation of his many years ofdedicated service to the Academy.For the past seven years, Dr. Gravoisprovided service to the LAFP as Chairmanof the Legislative and MembershipIssues Committee. He has successfullybeen a leader with regards to promotingmembership interest in the LAFP andassessing the need for future familyphysicians in Louisiana toalleviate the shortage offamily physicians in ruraland other areas. Dr. Gravoishas continued to havean active voice regardingissues and policies affectingFamily Medicine, by whichhe participated and servedon the Future of FamilyMedicine Taskforce, wherelegislation was passed toDr. Wayne Gravois pictured withhis wife, Cherie Gravois.create scholarshipsfor medical studentschoosing familymedicine. He hasrepresented the LAFPwith a high level ofprofessionalism ona national level andis very deservingof this award.Congratulations Dr.Gravois!20 | Louisiana Family Doctor