Acadiana delegation elects officers

State Rep. Vincent Pierre, D-Lafayette, has been re-elected for a fourth consecutive time to serve as chairman of the Acadiana Legislative Delegation for the 2016 Legislative Session.
Pierre previously served as chairman throughout the 2013, 2014, and 2015 legislative sessions and will continue with his duties.
Pierre represents House District 44, which includes parts of central and northern Lafayette. He serves on the Insurance, Labor, and Transportation committees.
“After serving as chairman of this wonderful delegation and its members for the previous three years, it is an honor and privilege to be re-elected and have the opportunity to serve for a fourth consecutive year,” Pierre said. “ I look forward to working closely with the 47 members of the delegation as a united front here at the Capitol, and I will continue to put forth a diligent effort to serve the constituents by promoting objectives supporting the voices of all citizens throughout the 22 parishes of Acadiana over the next year.”
Other offices of the Acadiana Legislative Delegation that were up for election were vice chairman and secretary/treasurer. Sen. Jonathan Perry, R-Kaplan, was re-elected as the delegation’s vice chairman without opposition, and Rep. John Berthelot, D-Gonzales, was elected as the delegation’s secretary/treasurer, also without opposition.
As chairman, Pierre appointed six delegation members to serve as officers on the Executive Committee. They are: Sen. Gerald Boudreaux, R-Lafayette; Rep. Julie Emerson R-Carencro; Rep. Blake Miguez, R-New Iberia; Rep. Dustin Miller, D-Opelousas; Sen. Fred Mills, R-Parks; and Rep. Jack Montoucet, D-Scott.
The Acadiana Delegation was formed in 1979. It is composed of 34 representatives and 13 senators whose districts are fully or partially located within one of the 22 parishes designated as the Acadiana Region.
For more information about the delegation, contact Danielle Baker, caucus administrator, at 225-342-0349