HCR 16 — COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates the one hundredth anniversary of Guaranty Corporation
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 enacted into law. Introduced March 16, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on March 25, 2026.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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20 sponsors
1 primary, 19 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (15 R · 4 D) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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What changed in the latest version
44 added · 51 removedPlain-language change summary
The amended version of HCR 16 includes additional lines that highlight the achievements and history of Guaranty Corporation more thoroughly. It emphasizes the company's growth, including the development of its digital marketing capabilities and healthcare solutions, showcasing its commitment to serving the community. These changes matter because they provide a richer narrative of the company's impact on Louisiana, celebrating its centennial in a way that honors its contributions across various sectors.
HLSENROLLED 26RS-220 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO.
16 BYREPRESENTATIVESFIRMENT,ADAMS,BACALA,CARPENTER,CHENEVERT, DICKERSON, EDMONSTON, FREIBERG, LACOMBE, TERRY LANDRY, MARCELLE, MCMAKIN, VENTRELLA, AND WILDER AND SENATORS EDMONDS, FOIL, HODGES, LAMBERT, LUNEAU, AND MORRIS COMMENDATIONS:A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To commemorate the one hundredth anniversaryof Guaranty Corporation.
Commemorates the one hundredth anniversary of Guaranty Corporation A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To commemorate the one hundredth anniversaryof Guaranty Corporation.
for nearlyninetyyears the companyremained under Foster familyownershipfamily ownership and provided trustedinsuranceandfinancialprotectiontofamiliesacrossLouisiana,furtherstrengthening the company's legacy of stability and service;
and WHEREAS,Mr.FosteralsocreatedGuarantyCorporationin1926;fromitshumble beginnings in Pollock, GuarantyGuarantyCorporation Corporation has grown into a respected holding company with operations in broadcasting, digital media, healthcaremarketing,healthcare marketing, senior living, and real estate, all while remaining deeply grounded in Louisiana values;
and PageWHEREAS, 1Guaranty Media has served as a pillar of 2Louisiana HLSbroadcasting, 26RS-220operating ORIGINALEagle HCR98.1, NO.Talk 107.3, 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge, and 100.7 The Tiger and delivering trusted local news, sports, entertainment, and community storytelling;
16and WHEREAS,Page Guaranty1 Media has served as a pillar of Louisiana2 broadcasting,HCR operatingNO. Eagle 98.1, Talk 107.3, 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge, and 100.7 The Tiger and delivering trusted local news, sports, entertainment, and community storytelling;
and16 ENROLLED WHEREAS, the company has expanded beyond radio, developing nationally recognizeddigitalmarketingcapabilitieswithGatorworks,itsdigitalmarketingagency,and Guaranty Health Solutions, which bridges the gap between healthcare and hospitality, demonstratingthataLouisiana-bornbusinesscanleadandinnovateonanationalstage;anddemonstratingthataLouisiana-bornbusiness canleadandinnovateonanationalstage;and WHEREAS, Guaranty Corporation has consistently fulfilled its mission to "Enrich Lives, Serve Others" by contributing to charitable causes, youth programs, education initiatives, and disaster relief efforts across Louisiana;
and WHEREAS,theFosterfamily,nowinWHEREAS, itstheFosterfamily,nowinits third andfourthgenerationsofleadership, continuestocontinues guideto theguidethecompanywith companywiththesameintegrity,resilience,and thesameintegrity,resilience,andbeliefinbelief in Louisiana's people that inspired George A.
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[R.S.
1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] HCR 16 Original 2026 Regular Session Firment Commemorates the 100th anniversary of Guaranty Corp.
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Action History
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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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Signed by the President of the Senate.
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Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
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Received from the Senate without amendments.
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Read by title and concurred in by a vote of 31 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered returned to the House.
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Read by title, adopted, ordered to the Senate.
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Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
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Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
Sponsors
- T. Landry · Cosponsor
- John C. "Jay" Morris · Cosponsor
- Jay Luneau · Cosponsor
- Eddie J. Lambert · Cosponsor
- Valarie Hodges · Cosponsor
- Franklin J. Foil · Cosponsor
- Rick Edmonds · Cosponsor
- Roger William Wilder III · Cosponsor
- Lauren Ventrella · Cosponsor
- Dixon Wallace McMakin · Cosponsor
- C. Denise Marcelle · Cosponsor
- Jeremy LaCombe · Cosponsor
- Barbara Reich Freiberg · Cosponsor
- Kathy Edmonston · Cosponsor
- Emily Chenevert · Cosponsor
- Barbara Carpenter · Cosponsor
- Tony Bacala · Cosponsor
- Roy Daryl Adams · Cosponsor
- Michael "Gabe" Firment · Primary
- Kellee Hennessy Dickerson · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 19 co-sponsors · 127 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Michael "Gabe" Firment Republican
Co-sponsors (19)
- Landry, T.
- John C. "Jay" Morris Republican
- Jay Luneau Democrat
- Eddie J. Lambert Republican
- Valarie Hodges Republican
- Franklin J. Foil Republican
- Rick Edmonds Republican
- III, Roger William Wilder Republican
- Lauren Ventrella Republican
- Dixon Wallace McMakin Republican
- C. Denise Marcelle Democrat
- Jeremy LaCombe Republican
- Barbara Reich Freiberg Republican
- Kathy Edmonston Republican
- Emily Chenevert Republican
- Barbara Carpenter Democrat
- Tony Bacala Republican
- Roy Daryl Adams Democrat
- Kellee Hennessy Dickerson Republican
Not signed on (127)
127 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 127 →"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 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Democrat | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 31 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| % of votes cast | 82% | 0% | 0% | 18% |
How each member voted (38)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Mr. President | — | Yea |
| Edward J. Price | Democrat | Yea |
| Gary Carter | Democrat | Yea |
| Gerald Boudreaux | Democrat | Yea |
| Jay Luneau | Democrat | Not Voting |
| 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 |
| Adam Bass | Republican | Yea |
| Alan Seabaugh | Republican | Yea |
| Beth Mizell | Republican | Yea |
| Blake Miguez | Republican | Not Voting |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| Jr., William "Bill" Wheat | Republican | Yea |
| Kirk Talbot | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Abraham | Republican | Yea |
| Michael "Big Mike" Fesi | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Reese | Republican | Not Voting |
| Patrick Connick | Republican | Yea |
| Patrick McMath | Republican | Yea |
| 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 |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HCR 16?
- HCR 16 is sponsored by Landry, T., John C. "Jay" Morris (Republican), Jay Luneau (Democrat), Eddie J. Lambert (Republican), Valarie Hodges (Republican), Franklin J. Foil (Republican), Rick Edmonds (Republican), III, Roger William Wilder (Republican), Lauren Ventrella (Republican), Dixon Wallace McMakin (Republican), C. Denise Marcelle (Democrat), Jeremy LaCombe (Republican), Barbara Reich Freiberg (Republican), Kathy Edmonston (Republican), Emily Chenevert (Republican), Barbara Carpenter (Democrat), Tony Bacala (Republican), Roy Daryl Adams (Democrat), Michael "Gabe" Firment (Republican), and Kellee Hennessy Dickerson (Republican).
- What is the current status of HCR 16?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 16, 2026. Enacted.
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