VA Commission

The Louisiana Veterans Affairs Commission is a gubernatorial appointed board consisting of nine honorably discharged veterans and citizens of Louisiana that advise the Governor and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of issues affecting the veterans of Louisiana and provide input on the overall operations of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs.  The board members are nominated by various veterans’ organizations in the state and serve six year terms.

Mr. Don A. Beasley, Chairman
Representing Disabled American Veterans 

  

Mr. Charles E. Huggins, Vice Chairman
Representing The American Legion

Mr. Russell J. Henry  
Representing The American Legion

Ms. Sulanda V. Lonnette
At Large

Mr. Lee Richard
Representing Disabled American Veterans

 Ms. Precilla L. Wilkewitz
Representing Veterans of Foreign Wars

Mr. Carroll J. Knott     
Representing Veterans of Foreign Wars

Mr. Richard L. Garner    
Representing Military Order of the Purple Heart

Mr. Rudy Bourg
Representing AMVETS

 

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