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LA SR16

LA SR16
Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Judge Joan Bernard Armstrong.


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Introduced
06/21/2018
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/21/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Third Extraordinary Session

Bill Summary

A RESOLUTION 2 To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the 3 passing of Judge Joan Bernard Armstrong of New Orleans and to note her many 4 accomplishments as a public servant and as an instrument for change in the judiciary 5 of the state. 6.

AI Summary

This Resolution expresses the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the death of Judge Joan Bernard Armstrong, a former Chief Judge of the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, State of Louisiana, and a trailblazer in the state's judiciary. The resolution highlights her significant accomplishments as a public servant, including being the first female and first African-American woman elected to the judiciary in Louisiana, her advocacy for juvenile justice, her extensive legal scholarship, and her leadership roles in various judicial organizations. It also acknowledges her dedication to gender and racial equality and her enduring legacy as a mentor and inspiration. The Senate will transmit a copy of this Resolution to her family.

Sponsors (39)

Wesley Bishop (D)* John Alario (R),  Robert Allain (R),  Conrad Appel (R),  Regina Barrow (D),  Gerald Boudreaux (D),  Troy Carter (D),  Norby Chabert (R),  Dan Claitor (R),  Yvonne Colomb (D),  Patrick Cortez (R),  Jack Donahue (R),  Dale Erdey (R),  James Fannin (R),  Ryan Gatti (R),  Sharon Hewitt (R),  Ronnie Johns (R),  Eric LaFleur (D),  Eddie Lambert (R),  Gerald Long (R),  Jay Luneau (D),  Daniel Martiny (R),  John Milkovich (R),  Fred Mills (R),  Beth Mizell (R),  Jean-Paul Morrell (D),  Dan Morrish (R),  Barrow Peacock (R),  Jonathan Perry (R),  Karen Peterson (D),  Ed Price (D),  Neil Riser (R),  Gary Smith (D),  John Smith (R),  Gregory Tarver (D),  Francis Thompson (R),  Michael Walsworth (R),  Rick Ward (R),  Mack White (R), 

Last Action

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/25/2018. (on 06/24/2018)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=183ES&b=SR16&sbi=y 06/22/2018
Analysis - Resume Digest for SR16 http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1105418 07/11/2018
BillText http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1104916 06/27/2018
BillText http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1104880 06/22/2018
Analysis - Digest of SR16 Original http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1104881 06/22/2018
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