Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

SR 55 — CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Joseph Miles Cotton Sr.

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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Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill SR 55 adds significant details about Joseph M. Cotton Sr.'s life and contributions, including his educational background and impact on students throughout his career. By highlighting his role as a mentor and Project Director for the Dr. Ronald E. McNair Research Scholars Program, the resolution emphasizes his dedication to supporting first-generation and underrepresented college students. This matters because it honors Mr. Cotton's legacy and acknowledges the important role he played in furthering education and empowerment for many individuals in Louisiana and beyond.

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SLS 26RS-1303 ORIGINAL Regular Session SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
55 BY SENATOR BOUDREAUX CONDOLENCES.
55 BY SENATOR BOUDREAUX A RESOLUTION To express the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of Joseph M.
Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Joseph Miles Cotton Sr.
A RESOLUTION To express the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of Joseph M.
Cotton's professional career spanned more than five decades, impacting generations of students, families, and professionals across Louisiana and the Page 1 of 3 SLS 26RS-1303 ORIGINAL SR NO.
Cotton's professional career spanned more than five decades, impacting generations of students, families, and professionals across Louisiana and the nation.
55 nation.
and WHEREAS, his work extended beyond the classroom, as a nationally respected speaker, consultant, and trainer in the areasof student development, prevention education, and counseling.
and WHEREAS, his work extended beyond the classroom, as a nationally respected speaker, consultant, and trainer in the areas of student development, prevention education, and counseling.
His work reached beyond Louisiana to national organizations, such as the U.S.DepartmentofEducation,MothersAgainstDrunkDriving(MADD),StudentsAgainst Destructive Decisions (SADD), Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and numerous local and national youth and prevention programs;
His work reached beyond Louisiana to national organizations, such as the Page 1 of 3 SR NO.
55 ENROLLED U.S.DepartmentofEducation,MothersAgainstDrunkDriving(MADD),StudentsAgainst Destructive Decisions (SADD), Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and numerous local and national youth and prevention programs;
Cotton's life was marked by numerous accolades and honors, including inclusion in Who's Who in the South and Southwest, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Cotton's life was marked by numerous accolades and honors, includinginclusioninthebook,"Who'sWhointheSouthandSouthwest",AlphaPhiAlpha Fraternity,Inc."ManoftheYear",theKiwanisClub Southwest "OutstandingCitizenofthe Year", and multiple awards from educational and counseling associations, reflecting a life of integrity, impact, and excellence;
"Man of the Year", Kiwanis Club Southwest "Outstanding Citizen of the Year", and multiple awards from educational and counseling associations, reflecting a life of integrity, impact, and excellence;
Cotton served in numerous ministries and community events.
Cotton served in numerous ministries and communityevents.
He was also a proud and lifelong member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., initiated in 1960, and served as Past President of the Eta Gamma Lambda Chapter, where he furthered educational and civic engagement and exemplified the fraternity's aims of manlydeeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind throughout his life;
He was also a proud, lifelong memberofAlphaPhiAlphaFraternity,Inc.,initiatedin1960,andservedasapastpresident of the Eta Gamma Lambda Chapter, where he furthered educational and civic engagement and exemplified the fraternity's aims of manlydeeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind throughout his life;
Perkins and Jordan Page 2 of 3 SLS 26RS-1303 ORIGINAL SR NO.
Perkins and Jordan Miles Cotton;
55 Miles Cotton;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana does herebyrecognize and commend the life, legacy, and enduring contributions of Joseph M.
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Cotton Sr.
55 ENROLLED THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana does herebyrecognize and commend the life, legacy, and enduring contributions of Joseph M.CottonSr.andextends itssincereandheartfeltcondolencestohisfamilyontheoccasion of his passing.
and extend sincere and heartfelt condolences to his familyon the occasion of his passing.
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared bySenate Legislative Services.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE Page 3 of 3
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 55 Original 2026 Regular Session Boudreaux Expresses condolences upon the passing of Joseph M.
Cotton Sr.
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Action History

  1. 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.

  2. Read by title and adopted.

  3. Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

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SR 55 is sponsored by Gerald Boudreaux (Democrat).
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