SR 66 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends LtCol Geoffrey Shows after twenty-three years in the United States Marine Corps.
Last action — Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/23/2026.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 13, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on April 27, 2026.
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The updated version of the resolution honoring Lieutenant Colonel Geoffrey Shows includes more detailed recognition of his military career and contributions. It emphasizes his role as a Staff Judge Advocate, his educational background, and his service during conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. These additions highlight not only his service but also his dedication to legal counsel and leadership, making the commendation more meaningful and comprehensive. This matters because it honors his accomplishments in a fuller context, acknowledging the significant impact he has had on both military operations and the legal framework within the Marine Corps.
SLS 26RS-1865 ORIGINAL Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
66 BY SENATOR LAMBERT COMMENDATIONS.A RESOLUTION TocommendandcongratulateLieutenantColonelGeoffreyShowsuponhisretirementfrom the United States Marine Corps after twenty-three years of honorable and dedicated military service.
Commends LtCol Geoffrey Shows after twenty-three years in the United States Marine Corps.
A RESOLUTION TocommendandcongratulateLieutenantColonelGeoffreyShowsuponhisretirementfrom the United States Marine Corps after twenty-three years of honorable and dedicated military service.
and WHEREAS,throughouthisdistinguishedmilitarycareer,LieutenantColonelShows servedin theUnitedStates MarineCorpsMarineCorpsas asStaffJudgeAdvocate,providingessentiallegalStaffJudgeAdvocate,providingessential legal counsel and support to commanders and service members while upholding the rule of law and the core values of honor, courage, and commitment;
and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Shows answered the call of duty during times of conflict and was deployed in support of military operations in both Afghanistan and Iraq, PagecontributingtothedefenseoffreedomandthesecurityoftheUnitedStatesanditsallies;and 1WHEREAS, ofhis 2final SLSassignment 26RS-1865in ORIGINALthe SRUnited NO.States Marine Corps was at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., where he continued to serve with distinction at the highest levels of the Department of Defense;
66 contributingtothedefenseoffreedomandthesecurityoftheUnitedStatesanditsallies;and WHEREAS, his final assignment in the United States Marine Corps was at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., where he continued to serve with distinction at the highest levels of the Department of Defense;
and WHEREAS,uponWHEREAS,upontheoccasionofhisretirement,itis theoccasionofhisretirement,itisfittingandpropertorecognizefittingandpropertorecognize Lieutenant Colonel GeoffreyShows for his unwavering commitment to duty and to extend best wishes for continued success and fulfillment in the years ahead.
THEREFORE,Page BE1 IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the2 LegislatureSR ofNO. Louisiana does hereby commend and congratulate Lieutenant Colonel Geoffrey Shows upon his retirement from the United States Marine Corps after twenty-three years of honorable and dedicated service to his country and does hereby express sincere appreciation for his contributions to the defenseof the United States and theprotectionof the freedomsenjoyed by all Americans.
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1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] DIGEST SR 66 Original 2026 Regular Session Lambert CommendsLtColGeoffreyShowsuponhisretirementfromtheUnitedStatesMarineCorps.
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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 4/23/2026.
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Called from the Calendar.
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Read by title and adopted.
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Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
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Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
Sponsors
- Eddie J. Lambert · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Eddie J. Lambert Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
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- SR 66 is sponsored by Eddie J. Lambert (Republican).
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