CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the passing of Kathleen "Kathy" Sessums.
This resolution expresses the Senate's condolences regarding the death of Kathleen 'Kathy' Sessums. It acknowledges her contributions and the impact of her loss.
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SR 135 — CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the passing of Kathleen "Kathy" Sessums.
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 20, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on May 28, 2026.
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The bill expresses condolences for Kathleen 'Kathy' Sessums' passing.
This resolution expresses the Senate's condolences regarding the death of Kathleen 'Kathy' Sessums. It acknowledges her contributions and the impact of her loss.
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What changed in the latest version
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The revised version of the resolution has expanded significantly to include more personal details and memories about Kathleen "Kathy" Sessums, emphasizing her life, her relationships, and her professional contributions to Louisiana. This change matters because it honors her legacy in a more meaningful way by painting a fuller picture of who she was, celebrating not just her passing but also the love and joy she brought to those around her. By highlighting her family life and career, the resolution makes her impact on the community more relatable and poignant.
SLS 26RS-4030 ORIGINAL Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
135 BY SENATOR KLEINPETER CONDOLENCES.A RESOLUTION To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the death of Kathleen "Kathy" Sessums and to honor her life, legacy, and extraordinary contributions to the state of Louisiana.
ExpressesWHEREAS,itiswithdeepsorrowthatthemembersoftheSenateoftheLegislature condolencesof onLouisiana have learned of the passing of Kathleen "Kathy" Sessums.Sessums on April 22, 2026, at the age of sixty-eight, following a long and courageous battle with cancer;
A RESOLUTION To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the death of Kathleen "Kathy" Sessums and to honor her life, legacy, and extraordinary contributions to the state of Louisiana.
WHEREAS,itiswithdeepsorrowthatthemembersoftheSenateoftheLegislature ofLouisianalearnofthepassingofKathleen"Kathy"Sessums onApril 22,2026,attheage of sixty-eight, following a long and courageous battle with cancer;
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1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] DIGEST SR 135 Original 2026 Regular Session Kleinpeter Expresses condolences upon the passing of Kathleen "Kathy" Sessums.
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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
- Caleb Kleinpeter · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Caleb Kleinpeter Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
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- SR 135 is sponsored by Caleb Kleinpeter (Republican).
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