SR 56 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Chef Niematulai DiGrazia for her culinary contributions to the state of Louisiana.
Last action — Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/9/2026.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 01, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on April 13, 2026.
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The updated resolution now includes additional details about Chef Niematulai DiGrazia's background, achievements, and community impact. It highlights her journey from a food truck to a successful restaurant, her cultural influence, and her recognition in prestigious culinary circles. This matters because it provides a fuller picture of her contributions to Louisiana's culinary scene, emphasizing the significance of her work in promoting cultural heritage and community engagement.
SLS 26RS-1354 ORIGINAL Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
56 BY SENATOR JENKINS COMMENDATIONS.CommendsChefNiematulaiDiGraziaforherculinarycontributionsA RESOLUTION To commend Niematulai DiGrazia, a nationally-renowned chef, for her culinary contributions to the state of Louisiana.
A RESOLUTION To commend Niematulai DiGrazia, a nationally-renowned chef, for her culinary contributions to the state of Louisiana.
and PageWHEREAS, 1Chef DiGrazia has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to elevating the culinary identity of 2Shreveport-Bossier SLSand 26RS-1354northwest ORIGINALLouisiana SRon NO.national platforms;
56 WHEREAS, Chef DiGrazia has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to elevating the culinary identity of Shreveport-Bossier and northwest Louisiana on national platforms;
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend and express deep appreciation for Chef Niematulai DiGrazia's ongoing work as a culinary ambassador contributing to Louisiana's ongoing legacy as a culinary destination, as well as her culinarycontributions to the state of Louisiana.
ThePRESIDENT originalOF instrumentTHE andSENATE thePage following2 digest, which constitutes no part of the2 legislative instrument, were prepared bySenate Legislative Services.
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1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] DIGEST SR 56 Original 2026 Regular Session Jenkins Commends Chef Niematulai DiGrazia for her culinary contributions to the state of Louisiana.
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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 4/9/2026.
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Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time by title and adopted.
Sponsors
- Sam Jenkins · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Sam Jenkins Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
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- SR 56 is sponsored by Sam Jenkins (Democrat).
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