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hank you tor taking a look at our 311 Magazuie. we admit there
are many challenges tacing us. The solutions are otten complex, so
Louisiana 811 continues to look tor stakeholders who are willing to

share their unique perspectives and work together to find the common

ground to move fnrwazd

with challenges like a declining economy or more stringent regulations

before us, many have resigned themselves to the idea that things can't or

won't change. Their explanations are pertectly rational and persuasive to

all who will accept the stanis quo Yet many positive changes are being

made by individuals and organizations who refuse to settle tor second

best
ln this issue, take a look at some of the B11-day activities that took place across the state. "lhanks to everyone
who participated in raising the awareness to call before you digl
Also, lhope that you had the oppoltunlty to attend the Louisiana 811Conne-ction held this year at the
L'Auberge Casino & Hotel on October 7 — 9. Also, remember to register for the Louisiana Damage Prevention
summit scheduled tor January 21 — 23, 2020
l want to otter a special thanks to those ot you who have chosen to support Louisiana 81! and damage
prevention by supporting this publication. Never befnm have we been attorded the opportunity to reach so
many stakeholders with a single publication. Your continued support makes that possible.
we believe the magazine can help build the relationships necessary to create a stronger and more effective
damage prevention program. Meaningtul relationships are based on trust, and what creates trust in the end
is our manitest respect tor one another's perspective. That is certainly one ot the goals established with the
creation ot this magazine.
A lot or changes have been made over the years, both in business practices and in the dig law These changes
are designed to protect our underground intrastructure and to keep our communities sater. I'm convinced the
changes have been good for Louisiana.
while we can be proud ot past accomplishments, there is still much to do. I'm convinced that the i-ight
people are in place to take our services and our commitment to damage prevention to the next level
we may not yet be where we want to be. but we can see it trom where we are

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