SCR 32 — CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Dr. Richard Edward Landry.
Last action — Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/23/2026.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 14, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on April 21, 2026.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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9 sponsors
1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
69 added · 79 removedPlain-language change summary
The revised version of Bill SCR 32 adds specific details that celebrate the life and contributions of Dr. Richard Edward Landry, such as his military service, education, and personal life. These additions provide a fuller picture of Dr. Landry's legacy and highlight his impact on the community. This matters because it honors not just his passing but also his life's achievements, allowing the public to appreciate the richness of his experience and the values he embodied.
SLS 26RS-1669 ORIGINAL Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO.
32 BY SENATORS STINE, ABRAHAM AND REESE AND REPRESENTATIVES BOURRIAQUE, BROUSSARD, CARRIER, FARNUM, GEYMANN AND TARVER CONDOLENCES.A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To express sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of Dr.
Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Dr.
Richard Edward Landry.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To express sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of Dr.
and WHEREAS, affectionatelyknown as "Doc", he distinguished himself earlyasearly as both astudentandathleteatLakeCharlesHighSchool,wherehewasamemberofthe1958State Championshipfootballteam,learninglessonsofdiscipline,teamwork,andperseverancethat would guide him throughout his life;
and WHEREAS, it was duringhis schoolschoolyearsthathe yearsmet thatGaye hemetGayeRevelle,theloveRevelle, the love of his life and steadfast partner of fifty-seven years, with whom he built a marriage grounded in devotion, faith, and shared purpose;
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32and humilityWHEREAS, ashe acompleted medic in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, exemplifying extraordinarybraveryandcompassionbytendingtothewoundedinthemidstofdanger;and WHEREAS,followinghishonorablemilitaryservice,hereturnedhomedetermined to fulfill his callingresidency as a healer, completing his education at McNeeseMoss StateRegional UniversityandHospital earningand hisdevoted medicalPage degree1 fromof LSU3 SchoolSCR ofNO. Medicine;
and32 WHEREAS,ENROLLED he completed his residency at Moss Regional Hospital and devoted more than three decades to the practice of family medicine in Lake Charles, where he became far more than a physician;
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and WHEREAS, guided byan unwaveringChristian faith, he was a devoted member of Trinity Baptist Church, where he served faithfullyasfaithfully as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, and trustee, offering spiritual guidance and friendship to countless individuals;
Landry was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, whose greatest joy came from his family, including his beloved wife, Gaye RevelleLandry;hisRevelleLandry; daughters,Laurel Carleton and her husband Mark, WendyLechtenberg and her husband Keith, Leslie Bradley and her husband Rex, and Kelly Ortiz and her husband Emilio;
his daughters, Laurel Carleton and her husbandMark,WendyLechtenberg and her husband Keith, Leslie Bradley and her husband Rex, and Kelly Ortiz and her husband Emilio;
and PageWHEREAS, 2his oflife 3stands SLSas 26RS-1669a ORIGINALtestament SCRto NO.the enduring truth found in Scripture, "Well done, good and faithful servant.
32 WHEREAS, his life stands as a testament to the enduring truth found in Scripture, "Well done, good and faithful servant.
THEREFORE,Page BE2 IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana3 doesSCR herebyNO. commend and honor the life of Richard Edward Landry and does hereby recognize Dr.
32 ENROLLED THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend and honor the life of Richard Edward Landry and does hereby recognize Dr.
ThePRESIDENT originalOF instrumentTHE andSENATE theSPEAKER followingOF digest,THE whichHOUSE constitutesOF noREPRESENTATIVES partPage 3 of the3 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.
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1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] DIGEST SCR 32 Original 2026 Regular Session Stine Expresses condolences upon the passing of Dr.
Richard Edward Landry.
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Action History
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Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/23/2026.
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Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
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Signed by the Speaker of the House.
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Read by title, concurred in.
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Received from the House without amendments.
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Received in the House from the Senate.
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Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
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Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
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Rules suspended. Called from the Calendar.
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Read by title and adopted by a vote of 33 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.
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Rules suspended. Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
Sponsors
- Phillip Eric Tarver · Cosponsor
- Brett F. Geymann · Cosponsor
- Les Farnum · Cosponsor
- R. Dewith Carrier · Cosponsor
- Reese "Skip" Broussard · Cosponsor
- Ryan Bourriaque · Cosponsor
- Mike Reese · Cosponsor
- Mark Abraham · Cosponsor
- Jeremy Stine · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 138 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Jeremy Stine Republican
Co-sponsors (8)
- Phillip Eric Tarver Republican
- Brett F. Geymann Republican
- Les Farnum Republican
- R. Dewith Carrier Republican
- Reese "Skip" Broussard
- Ryan Bourriaque Republican
- Mike Reese Republican
- Mark Abraham Republican
Not signed on (138)
138 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 138 →"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 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 33 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| % of votes cast | 85% | 0% | 0% | 15% |
How each member voted (39)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Mr. President | — | Yea |
| Edward J. Price | Democrat | Yea |
| Gary Carter | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Gerald Boudreaux | Democrat | Yea |
| Jay Luneau | Democrat | Yea |
| Jimmy Harris | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Katrina R. Jackson-Andrews | Democrat | Yea |
| Larry Selders | Democrat | Yea |
| Regina Barrow | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Royce Duplessis | Democrat | Yea |
| Sam Jenkins | Democrat | Yea |
| Sidney Barthelemy II | Democrat | Yea |
| Adam Bass | Republican | Yea |
| Alan Seabaugh | Republican | Yea |
| Beth Mizell | Republican | Yea |
| Blake Miguez | Republican | Yea |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| Jeremy Stine | Republican | Yea |
| John C. "Jay" Morris | Republican | Yea |
| Jr., William "Bill" Wheat | Republican | Yea |
| Kirk Talbot | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Abraham | Republican | Yea |
| Michael "Big Mike" Fesi | Republican | Not Voting |
| Mike Reese | Republican | Yea |
| 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 | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SCR 32?
- SCR 32 is sponsored by Phillip Eric Tarver (Republican), Brett F. Geymann (Republican), Les Farnum (Republican), R. Dewith Carrier (Republican), Reese "Skip" Broussard, Ryan Bourriaque (Republican), Mike Reese (Republican), Mark Abraham (Republican), and Jeremy Stine (Republican).
- What is the current status of SCR 32?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 14, 2026. Enacted.
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