SR 26 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends James C. Walsh on being named the 2026 Hibernian of the Year in Louisiana.
Last action — Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/19/2026.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 16, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on March 23, 2026.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
53 added · 66 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendments to Bill SR 26 have expanded the resolution to include a more detailed and personalized biography of James C. Walsh. Previously, the bill simply commended him for being named the 2026 Hibernian of the Year. The additional lines highlight his immigrant background, education, friendships with notable figures, and his achievements in the legal field, particularly in sports and entertainment law. This change matters because it not only honors Walsh's recognition but also showcases his inspiring life story and contributions, thereby enhancing public appreciation for his accomplishments.
SLS 26RS-856 ORIGINAL Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
26 BY SENATOR MIZELL COMMENDATIONS.A RESOLUTION TocommendJamesC.
CommendsWalshon Jamesbeingnamedthe2026Hibernianofthe C.Yearin Louisiana.
Walsh on being named the 2026 Hibernian of the Year in Louisiana.
A RESOLUTION TocommendJames C.
Walshon beingnamedthe2026HibernianoftheYearin Louisiana.
his father, James Patrick Walsh, immigrated from Charlestown, County Mayo,Ireland,toMayo,Ireland,totheUnitedStatesinthe1920s,whilehismother,Elizabeth,andherfamily theUnitedStatesinthe1920s,whilehismother,Elizabeth,andherfamily arrived from Hungary and Czechoslovakia in the 1890s;
Walsh worked at automotive parts factories while taking night classesatRutgersUniversity, andlaterenrolledatandlaterenrolledattheUniversityofAlabama,wherehemet theUniversityofAlabama,wherehemet his lifelong friend, client, business partner, and future NFL Hall of Fame quarterback, Joe Namath, and he also befriended future New Orleans civic leader, Eddie Sapir;
and PageWHEREAS,althoughMr.Walshinitiallypracticedcivildefense,hebeganusinghis 1legal oftalents 3to SLSnegotiate 26RS-856contracts ORIGINALand SRendorsements NO.for Namath;
26 WHEREAS,althoughMr.Walshinitiallypracticedcivildefense,hebeganusinghis legal talents to negotiate contracts and endorsements for Namath;
and WHEREAS,Page his1 successinof the2 businessSR grewNO. with a client roster that includedother prominentathletes,suchasNFLquarterback,DougWilliams, andprofessionalboxer,Sean O'Grady;
26 ENROLLED WHEREAS, his successin thebusiness grew with a client roster that included other prominentathletes,suchasNFLquarterback,DougWilliams, andprofessionalboxer,Sean O'Grady;
and sparked a romance with her six months later while visiting Lucky Pierre's in New Orleans, eventuallyleadingeventually leading to their marriage in 1981;
"Jimmy""Jimmy"Walsh Walsh on beingnamed the 2026 Hibernian of the Year in Louisiana and does hereby extend sincere wishes that he remain prosperous in all of his endeavors.
PagePRESIDENT 2OF ofTHE 3SENATE SLSPage 26RS-8562 ORIGINALof SR2 NO.
26 The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the 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 26 Original 2026 Regular Session Mizell Commends JamesC."Jimmy"Walshonbeingnamedthe2026HibernianoftheYearin La.
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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 on 3/19/2026.
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Read by title and adopted.
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Rules suspended. Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
Sponsors
- Beth Mizell · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Beth Mizell Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
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- SR 26 is sponsored by Beth Mizell (Republican).
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