Jul 14, 2008
Veto Message 1-100

VETO MESSAGE NO. 1
Page 10, Lines 18 through 23: 

This amendment provides that the Department of Treasury implement the Reduce Irritating Paperwork Strategy (RIPS). This language amendment may cause important information regarding transfers to not be collected resulting in a decrease in transparency and accountability. While I generally support efforts to reduce government paperwork, for the reasons given, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 2
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This amendment provides $50,000 in State General Fund (Direct) to the Office of Elderly Affairs, Senior Centers Program for Socialization Services, Inc. This is a NonGovernmental Organization (NGO) funding request, which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 3
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This amendment provides $10,000 in State General Fund (Direct) to the Office of Elderly Affairs for the Pentecost Baptist Church.  This is a NonGovernmental Organization (NGO) funding request, which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 4
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This amendment provides $10,000 in State General Fund (Direct) to the Office of Elderly Affairs for Christopher Inn.  This is a NonGovernmental Organization (NGO) funding request, which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 5
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This amendment provides $10,000 to the Office of Elderly Affairs, Senior Centers Program. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 6
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This amendment provides $25,000 to the Southern Forest Heritage Museum.  This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 7
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This amendment provides $100,000 to the Southern Forest Heritage Museum and Research Center.  This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 8
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This amendment provides $200,000, including five positions payable out of State General Fund (Direct) to the Criminal Law and Medicaid Fraud Program for the Identity Theft and Fraud Unit within the Attorney Generals Office.  Support for this program should be provided by the Office of Financial Institutions. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 9
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This amendment provides $100,000 to the Civil Law Program for Capital Area Legal Services Corporation. Funding in the amount of $500,000 is already provided to the Civil Law Program for the Legal Services Corporations. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 10   
Page 47, lines 56 through 58:

This amendment provides $389,921 in general fund for the restoration of nine positions in the Administrative and Support Services Programs.  This agency is funded by statutory dedications and not state general funds.  If necessary, this agency's budget can be amended during the year to increase their funding from statutory dedications, thereby, negating the need for state general funds.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 11   
Page 57, lines 1 through 3:

This amendment provides $150,000 to the Algiers Economic Development Foundation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO AMENDMENT NO. 12       
Page 57, lines 11 through 15:

This amendment provides $100,000 to the Greater New Orleans Biosciences Economic Development District. This statutorily authorized entity has the authority to self generate income and is eligible to compete for matching grant funding through Louisiana Economic Development. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 13   
Page 57, lines 22 through 25:

This amendment provides $100,000 to the Idea Village. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 14
Page 57, lines 39 through 43:

This amendment provides $30,000 to the New Orleans Louisiana Young Urban Rebuilding Professionals Initiative. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 15
Page 57, lines 44 through 47:

This amendment provides $45,000 to the Ascension Economic Development Corporation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 16
Page 58, lines 1 through 5:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Greater New Orleans Biosciences Economic Development District. This statutorily authorized entity has the authority to self generate income and is eligible to compete for matching grant funding through Louisiana Economic Development. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 17   
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This amendment provides $40,000 to the Ascension Economic Development Corporation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 18   
Page 58, lines 40 through 43:

This amendment provides $150,000 to the United Christian Music and Video Association. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 19   
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This amendment provides $50,000 to the Louisiana Community and Economics Resources Network, Inc. (LaCERN). This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 20   
Page 59, lines 1 through 3:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Gretna Economic Development Association, Ltd. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 21   
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This amendment provides $50,000 to the Southern Hills Business Association. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 22   
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This amendment provides $100,000 to the Louisiana Minority Business Council. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 23   
Page 62, lines 47 through 49:

This amendment provides $20,000 to the Louisiana Arts and Science Museum. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 24   
Page 62, lines 50 through 52:

This amendment provides $10,000 to the Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Museum. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 25   
Page 62, lines 53 through 56:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Snyder Museum and Creative Arts Center. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 26   
Page 63, lines 10 through 12:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Louisiana Arts and Science Museum. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 27   
Page 63, lines 13 through 15:

This amendment provides $100,000 to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 28   
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This amendment provides $85,000 to the Arna Bontemps African-American Museum. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 29   
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This amendment provides $25,000 to the Children's Museum in Lake Charles. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 30:

This amendment provides $50,000 to the Louisiana Association of Museums. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 31   
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This amendment provides $75,000 to the Children's Museum of Acadiana. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 32   
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This amendment provides $20,000 to the Imperial Calcasieu Museum. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 33   
Page 64, lines 29 through 31:

This amendment provides $100,000 to the Kent Plantation House. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 34   
Page 64, lines 32 through 34:

This amendment provides $45,000 to the Parks and Recreation Program for the city of Mansfield for park equipment. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 35   
Page 66, lines 40 through 42;

This amendment provides $10,000 to the Shreveport Symphony, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 36   
Page 66, lines 43 through 45:

This amendment provides $30,000 to St. Bernard Parish Art in April Festival. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 37   
Page 67, lines 1 through 3:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Opera Louisiane, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 38   
Page 67, lines 7 through 9:

This amendment provides $50,000 to St. Joseph Arts, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 39   
Page 67, lines 10 through 12:

This amendment provides $10,000 to Cultural Development Program for the city of Starks Mayhaw Festival. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 40   
Page 67, lines 13 through 14:

This amendment provides $25,000 to Vernon Parish Police Jury for the May Festival. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this appropriation.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 41   
Page 67, lines 25 through 27:

This amendment provides $50,000 to the Center for Cultural and Eco-tourism. The higher education funding formula is fully funded.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 42   
Page 67, lines 28 through 30:

This amendment provides $60,000 to The Cajuns: A history 1610 to the Present. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 43   
Page 67, lines 31 through 34:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Louisiana. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 44   
Page 67, lines 35 through 37:

This amendment provides $100,000 to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation.  This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 45   
Page 67, lines 42 through 46:

This amendment provides $800,000 to the Ville Platte/Evangeline Recreational District for a multipurpose baseball and recreational center. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 46   
Page 68, lines 1 through 3:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Hot Air Balloon Festival for cultural enrichment. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 47   
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This amendment provides $50,000 to the Efforts of Grace, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 48   
Page 69, lines 37 through 39:

This amendment provides $25,000 for international silhouette shoots and sportsman's competitions. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 49   
Page 69, lines 40 through 43:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Doorway to Louisiana, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 50   
Page 69, lines 44 through 46:

This amendment provides $20,000 to the Sabine River Authority. This project should be funded through other sources.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 51   
Page 70, lines 17 through 20:

This amendment provides $10,000 for the Historic Grand Cane Association. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 52   
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This amendment provides $50,000 for the Audubon Highway Commission. This project should be funded through other sources.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 53   
Page 73, lines 8 through 11:

This amendment provides $18,050 for the Poverty Point Regional Economic Development Corporation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 54   
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This amendment provides $10,000 to the Donaldsonville Marine Institute. The Office of Youth Development utilizes a competitive process for the provision of these services.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 55   
Page 102, lines 24 through 26:

This amendment provides $20,000 to the Carville Job Corp Mentor program. The Office of Youth Development utilizes a competitive process for the provision of these services.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 56   
Page 102, lines 27 through 30:

This amendment provides $20,000  in funding for Volunteers for Youth Justice truancy program in Caddo Parish. Current contract funding in the amount of $70,000 for youth programs in Caddo Parish is within the Office of Youth Development's Contract Service program. These services are procured through the competitive bid process. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 57   
Page 102, lines 35 through 38:

This amendment provides $40,000 in funding for Volunteers for Youth Justice for juvenile programs in Caddo Parish. Current contract funding in the amount of $65,373 for youth programs in Caddo Parish is within the Office of Youth Development's Contract Service program for the School Fight Program. These services within the Office of Youth Development are procured through the competitive bid process.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 58   
Page 102, lines 44 through 47:

This amendment provides $5,000 in funding for Volunteers for Youth Justice for juvenile programs in Caddo Parish. Current contract funding in the amount of $65,373 for youth programs in Caddo Parish is within the Office of Youth Development's Contract Service program for the School Fight Program. These services within the Office of Youth Development are procured through the competitive bid process.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 59   
 Page 108, lines 1 through 3:

This amendment provides $10,000 payable out of the State General Fund (Direct) to Options, Inc.  This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 60   
Page 108, lines 4 through 6:

This amendment provides $150,000 payable out of the State General Fund (Direct) for the provision of services by licensed clinical social workers.  The Capital Area Human Services District has funding appropriated for licensed clinical social workers. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 61   
Page 116, lines 13 through 22:

This language adds a provider to the Medicaid program without going through the deliberation process and without appropriating additional funding to cover the increased cost. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 62   
Page 119, lines 36 through 40:

This amendment provides $15,000 to the Grants Program for the Louisiana group of the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation to sponsor the attendance of families and/or physicians to the annual symposium. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 63   
Page 136, lines 40 through 44:

This amendment provides $100,000 State General Fund by Statutory Dedications out of the Compulsive and Problem Gaming Fund to the Prevention and Treatment Program for Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling.  There is funding appropriated to the Office of Addictive Disorders for this type of service and additional funding for such service should be appropriated directly to the agency.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 64   
Page 144, lines 55 through 59:

This amendment provides $10,000 in funding for the St. Martin Parish, Iberia, Lafayette Community Action Agency (SMILE Community Action Agency) for the mentor program.  This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 65   
Page 145, lines 1 through 5:

This amendment provides $15,000 in funding for the St. Martin Parish, Iberia, Lafayette Community Action Agency (SMILE Community Action Agency). This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 66   
Page 145, lines 6 through 8:

This amendment provides $10,000 in funding for the Iberia Homeless Shelter, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 67   
Page 170, Lines 43 through 49:

This amendment provides $50,000 payable out of State General Fund by Statutory Dedications from the Conservation Fund to the Louisiana Charter Boat Association. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request, which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 68   
Page 178, Lines 9 through 11: 

This amendment provides $25,000 in State General Fund to the Board of Regents for the Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars for the purpose of funding scholarships.  The higher education funding formula is fully funded.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 69   
Page 183, Lines 50 through 52: 

This amendment provides $50,000 in the State General Fund for the University of New Orleans for the UNO Hospitality Research Center. The higher education funding formula is fully funded. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 70   
Page 203, Lines 45 through 48: 

This amendment provides $10,000 for Catahoula Agency for Postsecondary Education, Inc. in Jonesville.  The higher education funding formula is fully funded.   Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 71   
Page 236, lines 4 through 6:

This amendment provides $200,000 in funding for the Odyssey Foundation for the Arts. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 72   
Page 236, lines 7 through 9:

This amendment provides $10,000 in funding for RIZ UP! Louisiana. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 73   
Page 236, lines 10 through 13:

This amendment provides $5,000 in funding for the Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation (UREC). This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request for a program which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 74   
Page 236, lines 14 through 17:

This amendment provides $50,000 in funding for the Hope Group, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 75   
Page 236, lines 18 through 21:

This amendment provides $5,000 in funding for the Glen Oaks High School Security Dads, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 76   
Page 236, lines 25 through 28:

This amendment provides $25,000 in funding for the Delta PREP. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 77   
Page 236, lines 29 through 32:

This amendment provides $25,000 in funding for the Concord Youth and Adult Community Association. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 78   
Page 236, lines 33 through 39:

This amendment provides $50,000 in funding for the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board to provide programs through a United Way Agency. The MFP is fully funded and it is the responsibility of the department and local school systems to prioritize projects and distribute resources appropriately. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 79   
Page 236, lines 40 through 44:

This amendment provides $50,000 in funding for the Jefferson Sports and Scholastic Foundation, LLC. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 80   
Pages 237, lines 22 through 27:

This amendment provides $7,220 in funding for Richland & East Carroll Parishes who have partnered to offer a peer-support crisis-intervention program. It is the responsibility of the department and local school systems to prioritize projects, distribute resources, and select providers that can deliver needed services. This appears to be a duplicative program that provides services similar to existing programs. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 81   
Page 237, lines 28 through 32:

This amendment provides $100,000 in funding for the United Way of Acadiana Imagination Library/Jumpstart Initiative.  This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 82   
Page 237, lines 42 through 45:

This amendment provides $35,000 in funding for the DeSoto Parish Multicultural Center. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 83   
Page 237, lines 46 through 49:

This amendment provides $35,000 in funding for the Mt. Bethel No. 1 in Keithville.  This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 84   
Page 260, lines 1 through 3:

This amendment provides $10,000 to the Hungarian Settlement Historical Society, Inc.  This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 85   
Page 260, lines 23 through 25:

This amendment provides $5,000 to the Merryville Historical Society and Museum, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 86   
Page 260, lines 35 through 37:

This amendment provides $5,000 to the Beauregard Parish Sheriff for the 2008 Veterans Day celebration in Dry Creek. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this appropriation.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 87   
Page 260, lines 38 through 40:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Charitable Foundation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 88   
Page 260, lines 41 through 43:

This amendment provides $110,000 to the city of Eunice for tennis court construction and expansion.  This project should be funded through other sources.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 89   
Page 260, lines 44 through 47:

This amendment provides $180,000 to the Jefferson Parish Recreation Department for improvements to Thomas Jefferson Playground. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 90   
Page 261, lines 15 through 17:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Natchitoches, Inc.  This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 91   
Page 261, lines 18 through 20:

This amendment provides $50,000 to the Community Awareness Revitalization and Enhancement Corporation.  This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 92   
Page 261, lines 25 through 27:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Young Men's Christian Association of Baton Rouge Baranco/Clark Branch.  This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 93   
Page 261, lines 28 through 29:

This amendment provides $20,000 to the McKinley High School Alumni Association. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 94   
Page 261, lines 38 through 40:

This amendment provides $250,000 to the Algiers Athletic Club Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 95   
Page 261, lines 41 through 44:

This amendment provides $100,000  to the Westbank Redevelopment Corporation.  This project should be funded through other sources.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 96   
Page 262, lines 4 through 6:

This amendment provides $25,000  to the town of Arnaudville for infrastructure repairs and improvements and playground equipment acquisitions. This project should be funded through other sources.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 97   
Page 262, lines 7 through 9:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the village of Cankton for infrastructure improvements and playground equipment. This project should be funded through other sources.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 98   
Page 262, lines 32 through 34:

This amendment provides $50,000  to the Kent Plantation House, Inc..  This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 99   
Page 262, lines 41 through 43:

This amendment provides $50,000 to the McKinley School Alumni Association, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 100
Page 263, lines 4 through 6:

This amendment provides $150,000 to the Evangeline Parish Recreation District for construction of a ball park.  This project should be funded through other sources.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

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