SR 16 — SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Wednesday, March 11, 2026, as Funeral Directors Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and recognizes the National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day.

SLS 26RS-673 ORIGINAL Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.

16 BY SENATOR MIZELL SPECIALA DAY/WEEK/MONTH.RESOLUTION To designate Wednesday, March 11, 2026, as Funeral Directors Day at the Louisiana State Capitol, torecognizetheNationalFuneralDirectorandMorticianRecognition Day, and to express sincere appreciation for the dedicated service provided by funeral directors and morticians throughout the state of Louisiana.

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A RESOLUTION To designate Wednesday, March 11, 2026, as Funeral Directors Day at the Louisiana State Capitol, torecognizetheNationalFuneralDirectorandMorticianRecognition Day, and to express sincere appreciation for the dedicated service provided by funeral directors and morticians throughout the state of Louisiana.

WHEREAS, funeral directors and morticians provide compassionate guidance and professionalcareto families duringtimes ofloss byassistingthemin honoringthelivesand memories of loved ones with dignity, respect, and reverence;

and WHEREAS, Funeral Directors Day at the Louisiana State Capitol offers an Pageopportunity 1for members of 2the SLSLouisiana 26RS-673Senate ORIGINALto SRrecognize NO.the important contributions of funeral service professionals and to honor the essential role they play in communities throughout the state;

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and WHEREAS, National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day was established in 2008 and acknowledges the dedication, professionalism, and serviceofthose who provide comfort and support to families experiencing loss;

THEREFORE,Page BE1 IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the2 LegislatureSR ofNO. Louisiana does herebycommend the Louisiana Funeral Directors Association and its members across the state for their dedicated service to and compassion for the people of Louisiana during times of loss and grief.

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BEITFURTHERRESOLVEDthatacopyofthisBE ResolutionIT betransmittedtoMrs.FURTHER RESOLVED that Wednesday, March 11, 2026, is hereby designated as Funeral Directors Day at the Louisiana State Capitol, the Louisiana Funeral Directors Association is herebycommended for its outstanding support to its members and thecommunity,andtheNationalFuneralDirectorandMorticianRecognition Dayishereby recognized.

BEITFURTHER RESOLVEDthatacopyofthisResolutionbetransmittedtoMrs.

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1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] DIGEST SR 16 Original 2026 Regular Session Mizell Recognizes Wednesday, March 11, 2026, as Funeral Directors Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and acknowledges the National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day.

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