COMMENDATIONS: Commends Colonel Rachel Zechenelly for her outstanding service and dedication to the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and to congratulate her on her retirement.

This Senate resolution honors Colonel Rachel Zechenelly for her nearly twenty-five years of service to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries before her retirement. The document recognizes her historic role as the department's first female colonel and highlights her leadership in implementing safe boating programs and managing enforcement divisions across the state. It formally commends her career achievements, including numerous awards for disaster response and operational excellence, and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to her.