Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HR 232 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Pastor Neil J. Bernard on his legacy of pastoral leadership and community service to St. John the Baptist Parish

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on May 07, 2026.

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In plain language

The bill honors Pastor Neil J. Bernard for his community service and leadership.

This legislation commends Pastor Neil J. Bernard for his contributions as a pastor and for serving St. John the Baptist Parish. It recognizes his legacy in the community.

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The bill HR 232 was updated to include more specific details about Pastor Neil J. Bernard’s contributions to his community and church. Notably, it now highlights the various programs offered by New Wine Christian Church, Pastor Bernard's leadership role during disaster recovery efforts, and his involvement in supporting missionaries globally. These additions emphasize Pastor Bernard's impact and illustrate why his legacy deserves recognition, making the resolution more meaningful to those who read it.

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HLS 26RS-4782 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
ENROLLED Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
232 BY REPRESENTATIVE TAYLOR COMMENDATIONS:
232 BY REPRESENTATIVE TAYLOR A RESOLUTION To commend Pastor Neil J.
Commends Pastor Neil J.
John the Baptist Parish A RESOLUTION To commend Pastor Neil J.
Bernard on his legacy of pastoral leadership and community service to St.
after graduating from high school, he continued his education at Xavier Universityof New Orleans and Bethel Bible College, where he developed his skills in ministry and community service;
after graduating from high school, he continued his education at Xavier University of New Orleans and Bethel Bible College, where he developed his skills in ministry and community service;
and WHEREAS, beyond his clericalrole, Pastor Bernard serves as chairmanof St.
and WHEREAS, beyond his clerical role, Pastor Bernard serves as chairmanof St.
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and WHEREAS, Pastor Bernard has traveled extensively and preached the Gospel in several nations overseas;
232 WHEREAS, Pastor Bernard has traveled extensively and preached the Gospel in several nations overseas;
and WHEREAS, Pastor Bernard has shared forty-one happy years of marriage with his wife, Angela, and they are the proud parents of four children and grandparents of seven grandchildren;
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232 ENROLLED WHEREAS, Pastor Bernard has shared forty-one happy years of marriage with his wife, Angela, and they are the proud parents of four children and grandparents of seven grandchildren;
DIGEST ThedigestprintedbelowwaspreparedbyHouseLegislative Services.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Page 2 of 2
It constitutes nopart of the legislative instrument.
The keyword, one-liner, abstract, 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)] HR 232 Original 2026 Regular Session Taylor Commends Pastor Neil J.
Bernard on his legacy of pastoral leadership and community service to St.
John the Baptist Parish.
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Action History

  1. Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

  2. Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

  3. Read by title, adopted.

  4. Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (146)

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Who sponsors HR 232?
HR 232 is sponsored by Sylvia Elaine Taylor (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 232?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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