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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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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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 removedPlain-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.
SLS 26RS-4487 ORIGINAL Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
197 BY SENATOR ABRAHAM CONDOLENCES.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,andgrandfather, great-grandfather, and respected leader, on NovemberNovember27, 27, 2025, at the age of ninety-two;
and WHEREAS, he attended Lake Charles city schools and in MayMayof 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,Wade'sfinalcareer,completedatageeighty-nine,wasattheH.C.Drew Estate, a nonprofit organization that provides educational grants to public and private Pageschoolsforcollegescholarshipsandtovariousothereducationalandnonprofitorganizations 1in ofSouthwest 3Louisiana; SLS 26RS-4487 ORIGINAL SR NO.
197and schoolsforcollegescholarshipsandtovariousothereducationalandnonprofitorganizationsWHEREAS, he was a sports lover and found great joy in Southwestcheering Louisiana;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,Page he1 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 the2 UnitedSR StatesNO. Military Academy;
and197 ENROLLED WHEREAS, Wade and Missy worked diligently to strengthen their familial bonds by hosting holidaycelebrationsholiday celebrations that not only kept old traditions alive but created cherished new ones;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copyofcopy of this Resolution be transmitted to the Pagefamily 2 of 3Carroll SLSWade 26RS-4487Shaddock ORIGINALJr. SR NO.
197PRESIDENT familyOF ofTHE CarrollSENATE WadePage Shaddock2 Jr.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
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Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time by title and adopted.
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By a vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays.
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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
- Mark Abraham · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Mark Abraham Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 146 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 26 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 34 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| % 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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