HR 394 — CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Dr. L'Isaa LaChandra Gates
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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1Introduced
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on June 01, 2026.
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In plain language
The bill expresses condolences for the death of Dr. L'Isaa LaChandra Gates.
This measure formally expresses sympathy from the House of Representatives regarding the passing of Dr. L'Isaa LaChandra Gates. It serves as a respectful acknowledgment of her contributions.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
67 added · 77 removedPlain-language change summary
The revised version of Bill HR 394 adds a detailed resolution expressing condolences for the passing of Dr. L'Isaa LaChandra Gates. It includes her life story, education, and professional achievements, highlighting her contributions to the field of pediatrics. This change is significant because it not only honors Dr. Gates's legacy but also allows the House of Representatives to acknowledge her impact on the community and inspire others.
HLSENROLLED 26RS-6290 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
394 BY REPRESENTATIVE MENA CONDOLENCES:A RESOLUTION To express the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Dr.
ExpressesthecondolencesoftheHouseofRepresentativesonthedeath of Dr.
L'Isaa LaChandra Gates A RESOLUTION To express the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Dr.
and WHEREAS,WHEREAS,L'IsaaLaChandraGateswasbornonMay3,1982,toJefferyGatesand L'IsaaLaChandraGateswasbornonMay3,1982,toJefferyGatesandCaSandraCooper-GatesinNewOrleans,Louisiana;shewaseducatedintheOrleansParish CaSandraCooper-Gatesin NewOrleans,Louisiana;shewaseducatedintheOrleansParish Public School System and graduated from Benjamin Franklin Senior High School in 1999;
at the time of her passing, she Pagewas 1scheduled to serve as an assistant professor of 3pediatrics HLSat 26RS-6290the ORIGINALdeveloping HRXavier NO.Ochsner College of Medicine;
394 was scheduled to serve as an assistant professor of pediatrics at the developing Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine;
and WHEREAS,Page Dr.1 of 3 HR NO.
394 ENROLLED WHEREAS, Dr.
shegaveselflesslytoshe localgave initiativesselflesslyto localinitiatives thatdirectlyimpactedwomen,minorities,and the community;
New Orleans City Business Magazine listed her among its Ones to Watch and Women of the Year and lauded her as a HealthcareHero;Healthcare Hero;
and PageWHEREAS, 2Dr. of 3 HLS 26RS-6290 ORIGINAL HR NO.
394 WHEREAS, Dr.
"bonus aunt", Brenda Wilson;andahostofcousins,extendedrelatives,andfriends;shewillbedeeplymissed,but thePage legacy2 of her3 loveHR andNO. commitment to helping others through her work shall live on in the hearts and minds of those who were privileged to have known and loved her.
394 ENROLLED the legacy of her love and commitment to helping others through her work shall live on in the hearts and minds of those who were privileged to have known and loved her.
DIGESTSPEAKER ThedigestprintedbelowwaspreparedbyHouseLegislativeOF Services.THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Page 3 of 3
Itconstitutes 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 394 Original 2026 Regular Session Mena Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Dr.
L'Isaa LaChandra Gates.
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Action History
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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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Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
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Read by title, adopted.
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Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
Sponsors
- Shaun Raphael Mena · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Shaun Raphael Mena Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
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- HR 394 is sponsored by Shaun Raphael Mena (Democrat).
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- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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