SR 118 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Etta Jane Harris on her retirement.
Last action — Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 12, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on May 20, 2026.
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In plain language
This resolution honors Etta Jane Harris for her public service upon her retirement.
Senate Resolution 118 commends Etta Jane Harris for over 44 years of dedicated service in state government. It acknowledges her contributions and wishes her a happy retirement.
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What changed in the latest version
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The updated version of the bill has expanded the resolution to include more details about Etta Jane Harris's significant contributions and career achievements over her 44 years of public service. Now, it highlights her roles and influence in various policy areas, such as education and social services, and recognizes her leadership positions in important state committees. This matters because it acknowledges the depth of her work and the positive impact she has made in the community, making the commendation not just a formality but a meaningful tribute to her legacy.
SLS 26RS-1957 ORIGINAL Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
118 BY SENATOR BARROW COMMENDATIONS.A RESOLUTION TocommendandcongratulateEttaJaneHarrisformorethanforty-fouryearsofexceptional public service upon the occasion of her retirement.
CommendsWHEREAS, and congratulates Etta Jane Harris onbegan her retirement.distinguished careerin state government in 1979, attheage of nineteen, embarkinguponmorethanforty-fouryearsofdedicatedpublic service;
A RESOLUTION TocommendandcongratulateEttaJaneHarrisformorethanforty-fouryearsofexceptional public service upon the occasion of her retirement.
WHEREAS, Etta Jane Harris began her distinguished career in state government in 1979, at the age ofnineteen,embarkinguponmorethanforty-fouryearsofdedicatedpublic service;
Harris' exceptional leadership led to her appointment as deputy undersecretary of the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, where she Pageoften 1presented information to, or testified before, legislators, members of 2the SLSjudiciary, 26RS-1957advocacy ORIGINALorganizations, SRand NO.professional audiences;
118and oftenWHEREAS, presentedshe informationwas to,appointed orto testifiedserve before,as legislators,a membersmember ofon several significant bodies, includingtheEducationEstimatingConferenceCommittee, the judiciary,Children's advocacyCabinet,andthe organizations,Juvenile Justice Committee, further demonstrating her trusted expertise and professionalmeaningful audiences;influence in state governance;
and WHEREAS, she was appointed to serve as a member on several significant bodies, including the Education EstimatingConferenceCommittee, theChildren's Cabinet,and the Juvenile Justice Committee, further demonstrating her trusted expertise and meaningful influence in state governance;
and WHEREAS,herwarmth,humor,kindness,energy,andgraciousspirithaveenrichedPage the1 lives of all2 whoSR haveNO. had the privilege of working with her;
118 ENROLLED WHEREAS,herwarmth,humor,kindness,energy,andgraciousspirithaveenriched the lives of all who have had the privilege of working with her;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana does herebycommendhereby commend and congratulate Etta Jane Harris for her more than forty-four years of exemplary public service and does hereby extend best wishes for a fulfilling and joyful retirement.
ThePRESIDENT originalOF instrumentTHE andSENATE thePage following2 digest, which constitutes no part of the2 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.
[R.S.
1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] DIGEST SR 118 Original 2026 Regular Session Barrow Commends and congratulates Etta Jane Harris on her retirement.
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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.
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Read by title and adopted.
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Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
Sponsors
- Regina Barrow · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Regina Barrow Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
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- Who sponsors SR 118?
- SR 118 is sponsored by Regina Barrow (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SR 118?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 12, 2026. Enacted.
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