HR 264 Louisiana House · 2025 Regular Session

COMMENDATIONS: Commends James DeGraauw on the occasion of his retirement after forty-three years of service with WAFB-TV

HR 264 is a House resolution commending James DeGraauw, WAFB-TV's chief photographer, for his 43-year career covering Louisiana news, weather, sports, and major events like hurricanes and sports championships. The resolution recognizes his service since joining WAFB in 1982, including coverage of Louisiana governors and statewide events, and his roots as a Nicholls State University graduate from Abbeville. Adopted by the Louisiana House of Representatives on June 2, 2025, it formally honors his contributions without creating new laws or policies. This is a ceremonial resolution, directly affecting only James DeGraauw as the recipient of the commendation.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jun 2025

Committee Review

House Passage

Jun 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jun 2, 2025 Last action Jun 4, 2025

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HR264 Original → HR264 Enrolled · 1 edit · Jun 3, 2025

MINOR

The bill text was converted from an original draft format to an enrolled version, which includes the official title page designation and the Speaker of the House's signature line. No substantive policy changes, funding amounts, eligibility criteria, or operational requirements were altered; the content remains identical to the original draft.

TECHNICAL

The document structure was updated to include the 'ENROLLED' header, the Speaker of the House's signature block, and adjusted page numbering to reflect the final official version.

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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Jun 2, 2025

Lower · Passed

Read by title, rules suspended, adopted.

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors