Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SR 197 — CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of Carroll Wade Shaddock Jr.

Last action — Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time by title and adopted.

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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 01, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on June 01, 2026.

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Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

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In plain language

This resolution expresses condolences for Carroll Wade Shaddock Jr.'s passing.

The resolution conveys heartfelt condolences for the death of Carroll Wade Shaddock Jr. It was adopted unanimously by the Senate.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

54 added · 67 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill SR 197 expanded the resolution expressing condolences for Carroll Wade Shaddock Jr. by adding detailed descriptions of his life and accomplishments. These additions highlight Wade's military service, his dedication to public education, and his involvement in various charitable efforts. This matters because it not only honors his memory but also acknowledges his significant contributions to the community and the values of service and leadership he embodied.

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SLS 26RS-4487 ORIGINAL Regular Session SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
197 BY SENATOR ABRAHAM CONDOLENCES.
197 BY SENATOR ABRAHAM A RESOLUTION To express the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of Carroll Wade Shaddock Jr.
ExpressessincereandheartfeltcondolencesuponthepassingofCarroll Wade Shaddock Jr.
A RESOLUTION To express the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of Carroll Wade Shaddock Jr.
(Wade), a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather,great-grandfather,and respected leader, on November 27, 2025, at the age of ninety-two;
(Wade), a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and respected leader, on November27, 2025, at the age of ninety-two;
and WHEREAS, he attended Lake Charles city schools and in May of 1952, enlisted in the United States Army, later graduating from the United States Military Academyat West Point in New York in 1957;
and WHEREAS, he attended Lake Charles city schools and in Mayof 1952, enlisted in the United States Army, later graduating from the United States Military Academyat West Point in New York in 1957;
and WHEREAS,Wade'sfinalcareer,completedatageeighty-nine,wasattheH.C.Drew Estate, a nonprofit organization that provides educational grants to public and private Page 1 of 3 SLS 26RS-4487 ORIGINAL SR NO.
and WHEREAS,Wade'sfinalcareer,completedatageeighty-nine,wasattheH.C.Drew Estate, a nonprofit organization that provides educational grants to public and private schoolsforcollegescholarshipsandtovariousothereducationalandnonprofitorganizations in Southwest Louisiana;
197 schoolsforcollegescholarshipsandtovariousothereducationalandnonprofitorganizations in Southwest Louisiana;
and WHEREAS, he was a sports lover and found great joy in cheering on McNeese, LSU, KU, and West Point, and Wade and his wife, Missy, personally originated numerous scholarshipsatMcNeeseStateUniversityandSOWELATechnicalCommunityCollege;and WHEREAS, Wade was a devoted public servant who believed that true leadership meant showing up for the community everysingle day, and exemplified that belief through service, including mentoring young men in the community and guiding over two hundred peoplethrough aWestPoint footballweekendsothattheymight betterappreciateandlearn the values and contributions of the United States Military Academy;
and WHEREAS, he was a sports lover and found great joy in cheering on McNeese, LSU, KU, and West Point, and Wade and his wife, Missy, personally originated numerous scholarshipsatMcNeeseStateUniversityandSOWELATechnicalCommunityCollege;and WHEREAS, Wade was a devoted public servant who believed that true leadership meant showing up for the community everysingle day, and exemplified that belief through service, including mentoring young men in the community and guiding over two hundred peoplethroughaWestPoint footballweekendso thattheymight betterappreciateandlearn the values and contributions of the United States Military Academy;
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and WHEREAS, Wade and Missy worked diligently to strengthen their familial bonds by hosting holidaycelebrations that not only kept old traditions alive but created cherished new ones;
197 ENROLLED WHEREAS, Wade and Missy worked diligently to strengthen their familial bonds by hosting holiday celebrations that not only kept old traditions alive but created cherished new ones;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copyof this Resolution be transmitted to the Page 2 of 3 SLS 26RS-4487 ORIGINAL SR NO.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the family of Carroll Wade Shaddock Jr.
197 family of Carroll Wade Shaddock Jr.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE Page 2 of 2
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared bySenate Legislative Services.
The keyword, summary, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent.
[R.S.
1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] DIGEST SR 197 Original 2026 Regular Session Abraham Expresses condolences upon the passing of Carroll Wade Shaddock Jr.
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Action History

  1. Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time by title and adopted.

  2. By a vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays.

  3. Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

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Votes

ADOPT (#1611)

Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 1000
Republican 26001
Democrat 7004
Total 34005
% of votes cast 87%0%0%13%
How each member voted (39)
Member Party Vote
Mr. President — Yea
Edward J. Price Democrat Yea
Gary Carter Democrat Not Voting
Gerald Boudreaux Democrat Yea
Jay Luneau Democrat Yea
Jimmy Harris Democrat Not Voting
Katrina R. Jackson-Andrews Democrat Yea
Larry Selders Democrat Not Voting
Regina Barrow Democrat Yea
Royce Duplessis Democrat Not Voting
Sam Jenkins Democrat Yea
Sidney Barthelemy II Democrat Yea
Adam Bass Republican Yea
Alan Seabaugh Republican Yea
Beth Mizell Republican Yea
Blake Miguez Republican Yea
Bob Hensgens Republican Yea
Brach Jerad Myers Republican Yea
Caleb Kleinpeter Republican Yea
Eddie J. Lambert Republican Yea
Franklin J. Foil Republican Yea
Glen Womack Republican Yea
Gregory A. Miller Republican Yea
Heather Cloud Republican Yea
Jeremy Stine Republican Yea
John C. "Jay" Morris Republican Yea
Jr., William "Bill" Wheat Republican Yea
Kirk Talbot Republican Yea
Mark Abraham Republican Yea
Michael "Big Mike" Fesi Republican Yea
Mike Reese Republican Yea
Patrick Connick Republican Yea
Patrick McMath Republican Not Voting
Rick Edmonds Republican Yea
Robert "Bob" Owen Republican Yea
Robert Allain Republican Yea
Stewart Jr. Cathey Republican Yea
Thomas A. Pressly Republican Yea
Valarie Hodges Republican Yea

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SR 197 is sponsored by Mark Abraham (Republican).
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