Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HR 32 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Shirley Wills, the first African American woman elected to the Caddo Parish Police Jury, for her exemplary leadership and service to Caddo Parish

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This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on March 18, 2026.

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Plain-language change summary

The bill underwent a change from a more general commendation of Shirley Wills' leadership and service to a detailed resolution that highlights her specific contributions and achievements. The added lines celebrate her historical significance as the first African American woman elected to the Caddo Parish Police Jury and outline her efforts in addressing local infrastructure issues and community advocacy. This matters because it not only honors her legacy but also acknowledges the broader impact of her work on the community, reinforcing the importance of representation and civil rights in local governance.

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HLS 26RS-1583 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
ENROLLED Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
32 BY REPRESENTATIVE WALTERS COMMENDATIONS:
32 BY REPRESENTATIVE WALTERS A RESOLUTION To commend Shirley Wills, the first African American woman elected to the Caddo Parish Police Jury, for her exemplary leadership and service to Caddo Parish.
CommendsShirleyWills,thefirstAfricanAmericanwomanelected to the Caddo Parish Police Jury, for her exemplary leadership and service to Caddo Parish A RESOLUTION To commend Shirley Wills, the first African American woman elected to the Caddo Parish Police Jury, for her exemplary leadership and service to Caddo Parish.
she successfully lobbied for the renaming of Stoner Hill Elementary, which is now known as Page 1 of 3 HLS 26RS-1583 ORIGINAL HR NO.
she successfully lobbied for the renaming of Stoner Hill Elementary, which is now known as E.B.WilliamsStonerHillElementaryLabSchool,toproperlyhonortheschool'spioneering principal and promote a closer sense of community;
32 E.B.WilliamsStonerHillElementaryLabSchool,toproperlyhonortheschool'spioneering principal and promote a closer sense of community;
and WHEREAS, in 2006, Ms.
and Page 1 of 2 HR NO.
Willsdictatedanoralhistoryofheractivism, culture,and professional life, and the dictation can be heard at the Norton Art Gallery;
32 ENROLLED WHEREAS, in 2006, Ms.
Wills dictatedanoralhistoryofheractivism, culture,and professional life, and the dictation can be heard at the Norton Art Gallery;
theirunion was blessed with two sons, ReverendJerardWills andthelateJeradoWills, and four grandchildren;
their union was blessedwith twosons, ReverendJerardWills andthe late JeradoWills, and four grandchildren;
Peter Baptist Church, and she is actively involved as a Sunday school teacher and member of the Mission and Deaconess Boards;
Peter Baptist Church, and she is activelyinvolved as a Sunday school teacher and member of the Mission and Deaconess Boards;
and WHEREAS,Ms.Willsisaferventsupporterofequitableeducationalopportunities, whichshebelievesarepivotallyimportantforacommunity'sgrowthandprosperity;shealso supports the parent teacher student associations at Claiborne Elementarand Queensborough Elementary, and is an active alumnus from the class of 1963 at Booker T.
and WHEREAS,Ms.Willsisaferventsupporterofequitableeducationalopportunities, whichshebelievesarepivotallyimportantforacommunity'sgrowthandprosperity;shealso supports the parent teacher student associations at Claiborne Elementary and Queensborough Elementary, and is an active alumnus from the class of 1963 at Booker T.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Shirley Wills, the first African American woman electedto the Caddo Parish Police Jury, for herexemplaryleadership and serviceto CaddoParishanddoesherebyextendsincerewishesthatsheremainprosperousin allofher endeavors.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Shirley Wills, the first African American womanelectedto the Caddo Parish Police Jury, for her exemplaryleadership and serviceto CaddoParishanddoesherebyextendsincerewishesthatsheremainprosperousinallofher endeavors.
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SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Page 2 of 2
32 DIGEST ThedigestprintedbelowwaspreparedbyHouseLegislative Services.
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 32 Original 2026 Regular Session Walters Commends Shirley Wills, the first African American woman elected to the Caddo Parish Police Jury, for her exemplary leadership and service to Caddo Parish.
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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 32 is sponsored by Joy Walters (Democrat).
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