SR 62 — CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Joseph Cassimere.
Last action — Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/16/2026.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 07, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on April 20, 2026.
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The amended version of Bill SR 62 includes additional lines that detail the life and accomplishments of Joseph Cassimere, highlighting his contributions to education and his community. It now provides a more comprehensive tribute to Cassimere, including his educational background, career milestones, and his role as a barrier-breaking leader in the school district. This matters because it acknowledges not only his passing but also celebrates his significant impact on the lives of many, making the resolution more meaningful for the community.
SLS 26RS-1479 ORIGINAL Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
62 BY SENATOR BOUDREAUX CONDOLENCES.A RESOLUTION To express the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the death of Joseph Cassimere.
Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Joseph Cassimere.
A RESOLUTION To express the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the death of Joseph Cassimere.
and WHEREAS,CassimereattendedSouthernUniversityA&MCollegeinBatonRouge, LouisianaobtaininghisBachelorofScienceDegreeinRecreationalArtsin1973;completedLouisiana, theobtaining Teacherhis EducationBachelor Programof atScience SouthernDegree University in BatonRecreational RougeArts in 1976;1973;
completed the Teacher Education Program at Southern Universityin Baton Rouge in 1976;
and WHEREAS, Cassimere's faithfulness over his God given talents resulted in additional responsibilities and he devoted forty-seven years of service in the field of education, rising from the classroom to serve as a teacher, assistant principal, and the first Pageprincipal 1 of 3Northwest SLSHigh 26RS-1479School; ORIGINAL SR NO.
62 principal of Northwest High School;
and WHEREAS,Page Cassimere1 foundof fulfillment2 inSR farmingNO. with his brother planting in hope and harvesting with gratitude crops such as corn, okra, sweet potatoes, and field peas on the family farm;
62 ENROLLED WHEREAS, Cassimere found fulfillment in farming with his brother planting in hope and harvesting with gratitude crops such as corn, okra, sweet potatoes, and field peas on the family farm;
and WHEREAS, he was preceded in death byhisby his parents, Joshua Forrest and Christana Cassimere;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copyofcopy of this Resolution be transmitted to the Pagefamily 2 of 3Joseph SLSCassimere. 26RS-1479 ORIGINAL SR NO.
62PRESIDENT familyOF ofTHE JosephSENATE Cassimere.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 62 Original 2026 Regular Session Boudreaux Expresses condolences upon the death of Joseph Cassimere.
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Action History
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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 4/16/2026.
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Read by title and adopted.
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Rules suspended. Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
Sponsors
- Gerald Boudreaux · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
- Gerald Boudreaux Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
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- SR 62 is sponsored by Gerald Boudreaux (Democrat).
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- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 07, 2026. Enacted.
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