HR 287 Louisiana House · 2025 Regular Session

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Gerard Dale Bergeron

This resolution expresses the Louisiana House of Representatives' condolences for Gerard Dale "Big Dale" Bergeron, a former fire chief and public servant from Pointe Coupee Parish who died on May 29, 2025. It formally honors his legacy of community service, including his 32 years with the Livonia Volunteer Fire Department, and extends sympathy to his surviving family members. The resolution does not create new laws or policies - it is a ceremonial expression of respect for Bergeron’s life and contributions. It directly affects his family, community, and the House as a formal gesture of mourning.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jun 2025

Committee Review

House Passage

Jun 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jun 3, 2025 Last action Jun 5, 2025

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HR287 Original → HR287 Enrolled · 3 edits · Jun 4, 2025

MINOR

The bill was converted from a draft House Resolution to its final enrolled version, which includes the official signature of the Speaker of the House. The substantive text regarding condolences for Gerard Dale Bergeron remained identical, though minor formatting adjustments were made to align with enrolled standards.

TECHNICAL

Added the official title 'ENROLLED' and the signature line for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to finalize the document for legal effect.

Removed the draft identifier 'HLS 25RS-3861 ORIGINAL' and the non-binding legislative digest that explains the bill's purpose.

Adjusted page headers and line breaks to conform to the official enrolled format required for the bill to be signed into law.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

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Committee

Jun 3, 2025

Lower · Passed

Read by title, rules suspended, adopted.

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors