HR 323 Louisiana House · 2025 Regular Session

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Sidney H. Cates, III

This resolution expresses the Louisiana House of Representatives' condolences for Sidney H. Cates, III, a Korean War veteran and New Orleans Police Department's first African-American sergeant, lieutenant, captain, and deputy chief, honoring his decades of service to the city and community. It recognizes his career spanning from 1955 to his retirement, his leadership during the civil rights era, and his dedication to justice and public service. The House extends its appreciation for his legacy and offers comfort to his surviving family, including his children, grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. As a procedural resolution, it does not enact policy changes but formally commemorates his life.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jun 2025

Committee Review

House Passage

Jun 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jun 8, 2025 Last action Jun 11, 2025

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HR323 Original → HR323 Enrolled · 2 edits · Jun 9, 2025

MINOR

The bill text was converted from an original draft to an enrolled version, which involves adding the 'Enrolled' status and the Speaker's signature block while removing internal draft headers and page numbers. No substantive policy changes, such as new laws, funding, or eligibility criteria, were made.

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Removed internal draft identifiers, including the 'HLS' tracking number, 'Original' status labels, and page numbering.

Added the 'Enrolled' status designation and the formal signature line for the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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

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Committee

Jun 8, 2025

Lower · Passed

Read by title, rules suspended, adopted.

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors