This resolution expresses the formal condolences of the Louisiana Senate to the family of Adrienne Patrice Anderson Savoy, who passed away in May 2024. The document honors her life by detailing her background, including her education, family roles, and long-standing involvement in her church community. It also lists her surviving relatives and those who predeceased her to acknowledge the impact of her loss. Finally, the Senate directs that a copy of this resolution be sent to her family as a gesture of respect.
This bill designates Wednesday, May 29, 2024, as New Orleans Day within the Louisiana Legislature to honor the city's cultural and economic contributions. It calls on state legislators and citizens to celebrate the unique history and diversity of the Crescent City on that specific date. The resolution formally acknowledges the city's role in Louisiana's identity and requests that copies be sent to the governor, mayor, and city council.
This Senate resolution formally commends Lance Corporal Christopher Spicer Jr. of the Cameron Parish Sheriff's Office for receiving the Louisiana Sheriffs' Association's Deputy Valor Award. The document details the specific life-threatening events during a high-speed pursuit where Corporal Spicer faced gunfire from a suspect and successfully led the chase to a safe conclusion, resulting in the suspect's death. By recording this event, the bill honors Corporal Spicer's demonstrated courage and dedication to public safety without altering any laws or policies.
This bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes The Arc Baton Rouge for its seventieth anniversary. It highlights the organization's history of providing essential services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since it was founded in 1954. The resolution does not create new laws or change any policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of the group's long-term impact on the community. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the organization's executive director to complete the formal recognition process.
This Senate Resolution formally congratulates the 2024 graduates of the Louisiana Leadership Institute for their academic success and leadership development. The bill recognizes the institute's mission to provide educational and cultural programs to students in the Greater Baton Rouge area, highlighting specific activities like robotics, public speaking, and community service. It also honors several former graduates who attended prestigious universities and lists the names of the current graduating class. Ultimately, the resolution serves as an official commendation from the Louisiana Senate to these students and their organization.
This bill is a resolution that formally expresses the condolences of the Louisiana State Senate to the family of Avis Delores Baker White, who passed away in May 2024. The document honors her life by highlighting her achievements as a teacher, her leadership roles in education and community organizations, and her long-standing residence in Baton Rouge. It concludes by directing a copy of the resolution to be sent to her family as a gesture of respect.
This Senate resolution honors Jeff Albright for his contributions to Louisiana's insurance industry as he retires. It recognizes his forty-five-year career, particularly his leadership with the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Louisiana and his work on state commissions. The document highlights his efforts in developing education programs, shaping legislation, and advocating for policyholders and agents. Ultimately, the bill serves as a formal commendation rather than establishing new laws or regulations.
This Senate resolution urges communications districts across Louisiana to upgrade their systems so they can receive text messages for 911 emergency calls by December 31, 2024. The bill specifically targets districts that currently do not have this capability, aiming to help callers who cannot speak due to injury, medical emergencies, or dangerous situations. It directs state organizations to provide the necessary resources and training to help districts meet this deadline and requires a final report on which districts have successfully implemented the technology.
This Senate Resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Education and the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to stop using specific children's videos as teaching tools in classrooms. The bill targets content produced by PragerU, a nonprofit organization, which the resolution claims contains discriminatory and anti-Semitic material that contradicts state educational goals. By citing the Louisiana Constitution's requirement for a just and humane learning environment, the measure urges officials to remove these videos from schools rather than adopting them as part of the curriculum.
This bill establishes a Digital Asset Investment Task Force to study whether Louisiana's public retirement systems should invest in digital assets like cryptocurrency. The twelve-member group includes legislators, state officials, public experts, and university faculty, and it must meet several times before December 2024 to complete its work. By February 1, 2025, the task force must submit a written report detailing the potential risks and benefits of such investments along with any specific legislative proposals. The group will gather information from various stakeholders, including investment advisors and digital asset fund issuers, and its final report will be shared with government agencies and the public. Members of the task force will serve without pay, though they may receive standard travel and daily expense reimbursements.
This bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends the Teacher of the Year winners from schools within Senate District 15. It honors these educators for their dedication to student success by having them acknowledged at the Louisiana Senate on Teacher of the Year Day. The document lists specific individuals from various elementary, middle, and high schools who received this distinction and directs that copies of the resolution be sent to each honoree.
This resolution commends the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs for its work supporting veterans in the state. It officially recognizes Monday, May 20, 2024, as Veterans Day at the Louisiana State Capitol to honor an upcoming event. The bill designates this date to facilitate a gathering where veterans, policymakers, and government officials can discuss issues affecting military service members. No new laws or funding are created; the measure serves solely as a formal acknowledgment of the department's efforts and the scheduled commemoration.
