Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HR 111 — COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates the one hundredth anniversary of New Hope Baptist Church

Last action — Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on April 09, 2026.

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The bill has been updated to formally recognize and commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of New Hope Baptist Church, with detailed historical context about its founding and past leaders. The new version adds significant information about the church's founders, its growth, and its community impact over the years. This matters because it honors the legacy of the church and its contributions to the community, showcasing its importance and ensuring its history is celebrated.

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HLS 26RS-2127 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
ENROLLED Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
111 BY REPRESENTATIVE NEWELL COMMENDATIONS:
111 BY REPRESENTATIVE NEWELL A RESOLUTION To commemorate the one hundredth anniversaryof New Hope Baptist Church.
CommemoratestheonehundredthanniversaryofNewHopeBaptist Church A RESOLUTION To commemorate the one hundredth anniversaryof New Hope Baptist Church.
Pastor Dunn faithfullyservedtheneedsofthegrowingcongregationandcommunityandspearheadedthe constructionofachurcheducationalbuilding,whichwascompletedinNovember1985;and WHEREAS, Pastor Dunn served NewHopeuntil his passingon February23, 1988, and one month later, Reverend John C.
Pastor Dunn faithfullyservedtheneedsofthegrowingcongregationandcommunityandspearheadedthe constructionofachurcheducationalbuilding,whichwascompletedinNovember1985;and WHEREAS, Pastor DunnservedNewHope until his passingon February23, 1988, and one month later, Reverend John C.
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and WHEREAS, Pastor Raphael dedicated twenty-five years of service to the church before his passing on June 15, 2013;
111 WHEREAS, Pastor Raphael dedicated twenty-five years of service to the church before his passing on June 15, 2013;
and WHEREAS, PastorWeathersbyis committed to empoweringhis congregation with the tools needed to expand the reach of New Hope Baptist's ministry and follows a vision to further serve the church and the surroundingcommunity;
and WHEREAS, PastorWeathersbyis committed to empoweringhis congregationwith the tools needed to expand the reach of New Hope Baptist's ministry and follows a vision to further serve the church and the surroundingcommunity;
and WHEREAS, Pastor Weathersby initiated plans for the construction of the JCR Community Center in the fall of 2019;
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111 ENROLLED WHEREAS, Pastor Weathersby initiated plans for the construction of the JCR Community Center in the fall of 2019;
today, the center is used byorganizations that empower youth and uplift the broader community;
today, the center is used byorganizations that empoweryouth and uplift the broader community;
and WHEREAS,NewHopeBaptist Churchis mostdeservingofthehighestrecognition for its century-long role as a beacon of faith, hope, service, and love in the Central City neighborhood and throughout the New Orleans metropolitan area.
and WHEREAS, NewHopeBaptistChurchismostdeservingofthehighestrecognition for its century-long role as a beacon of faith, hope, service, and love in the Central City neighborhood and throughout the New Orleans metropolitan area.
DIGEST ThedigestprintedbelowwaspreparedbyHouseLegislative Services.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Page 2 of 2
It constitutes nopart of the legislative instrument.
The keyword, one-liner, abstract, 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)] HR 111 Original 2026 Regular Session Newell Commemorates the 100th anniversary of New Hope Baptist Church.
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Action History

  1. Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

  2. Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

  3. Read by title, adopted.

  4. Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (146)

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Who sponsors HR 111?
HR 111 is sponsored by Candace N. Newell (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 111?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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