PROCLAMATION-Procurement Month 2023.pdf

The document is a proclamation by the Governor of Louisiana, John Bel Edwards, declaring March 2023 as "Procurement Month" in the state. It highlights the importance of procurement in commerce, the significant role of the Procurement and Materials Management Profession in business and government, and the efforts of procurement professionals in Louisiana to reduce costs and promote ethical standards. The proclamation emphasizes the economic influence of procurement, the educational activities planned by various procurement associations, and the historical significance of the "Louisiana Purchase."