Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HR 78 — CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Olga Bandi Riegel

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

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This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on April 01, 2026.

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Plain-language change summary

The amended version of Bill HR 78 includes a more detailed tribute to Olga Bandi Riegel, focusing on her life, her contributions to her community, and the values she shared with those around her. These additions aim to highlight her character and the impact she had on others, which adds a personal touch to the resolution of condolences. This change matters because it honors her memory more fully, allowing the community to recognize her legacy and the joy she brought to many lives.

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HLS 26RS-2381 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
ENROLLED Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
78 BY REPRESENTATIVE FREEMAN CONDOLENCES:
78 BY REPRESENTATIVE FREEMAN A RESOLUTION To express the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Olga Bandi Riegel.
ExpressesthecondolencesoftheHouseofRepresentativesonthedeath of Olga Bandi Riegel A RESOLUTION To express the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Olga Bandi Riegel.
and WHEREAS, OlgawasbornonChristmas Dayin 1944toOlgaParlongueBandi and Nicholas J.
and WHEREAS, OlgawasbornonChristmas Dayin1944toOlgaParlongueBandiand Nicholas J.
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and WHEREAS, Ms.
78 WHEREAS, Ms.
and WHEREAS,Ms.Riegelwasthrilledtobecomeagrandmotherinherfiftiesandspent manyyearsplayinganactiveroleinthelivesandcareofhersevengrandchildrenwholoved her dearly and benefitted from her wisdom and generosity;
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and WHEREAS, Olga Bandi Riegel is survived by her loving husband of sixty years, Philip R.
78 ENROLLED WHEREAS,Ms.Riegelwasthrilledtobecomeagrandmotherinherfiftiesandspent manyyearsplayinganactiveroleinthelivesandcareofhersevengrandchildrenwholoved her dearly and benefitted from her wisdom and generosity;
Riegel;daughters,StephanieRiegel(GregoryWoolverton),TraceyKoch(David), and Kristen Riegel (Jeff Thacher);
and WHEREAS, Olga Bandi Riegel is survived by her loving husband of sixty years, PhilipR.Riegel;daughters,StephanieRiegel(GregoryWoolverton),TraceyKoch(David), and Kristen Riegel (Jeff Thacher);
andgreat-granddaughter,CatherineHeyob;
andgreat-granddaughter, Catherine Heyob;
shewill bedeeplymissed,but the legacy ofherlovingspiritshallliveonintheheartsandmindsofthosewhowereprivilegedtohave known and loved her.
shewill bedeeplymissed, but thelegacy ofherlovingspiritshallliveonintheheartsandmindsofthosewhowereprivilegedtohave known and loved her.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express heartfelt condolences on the death of Olga BandiRiegelanddoesherebyextendsincerewishesthatherfamily,friends,andlovedones find comfort in their shared memories of her beautiful life.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express heartfelt condolences on the death of Olga Bandi Riegelanddoesherebyextendsincerewishesthatherfamily,friends,andlovedones find comfort in their shared memories of her beautiful life.
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 78 Original 2026 Regular Session Freeman Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Olga Bandi Riegel.
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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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HR 78 is sponsored by Aimee Adatto Freeman (Democrat).
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