Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HR 363 — CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Reverend James C. Carter, S.J., Ph.D., Jesuit priest, physicist, and the longest-serving president of Loyola University New Orleans

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 May 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on May 28, 2026.

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The bill expresses condolences for the death of Reverend James C. Carter.

This bill conveys the condolences of the House of Representatives on the passing of Reverend James C. Carter, S.J., Ph.D. It honors his contributions as a Jesuit priest, physicist, and educator.

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Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill HR 363 adds a detailed resolution expressing condolences for the Reverend James C. Carter, a prominent Jesuit priest and physicist who served as the longest president of Loyola University New Orleans. The changes emphasize his contributions to education and the community, including his extensive academic background and tenure at the university. This matters because it honors Reverend Carter's legacy and acknowledges the impact he had on countless students and the broader academic community.

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HLS 26RS-6038 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
ENROLLED Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
363 BY REPRESENTATIVE MURRAY CONDOLENCES:
363 BY REPRESENTATIVE MURRAY A RESOLUTION To express the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Reverend JamesC.Carter,S.J.,Ph.D.,Jesuitpriest,physicist,andthelongest-servingpresident of Loyola University New Orleans.
ExpressesthecondolencesoftheHouseofRepresentativesonthedeath oftheReverendJamesC.Carter,S.J.,Ph.D.,Jesuitpriest,physicist,andthelongest- serving president of Loyola University New Orleans A RESOLUTION To express the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Reverend JamesC.Carter,S.J.,Ph.D.,Jesuitpriest,physicist,andthelongest-servingpresident of Loyola University New Orleans.
he served as president from 1974 Page 1 of 3 HLS 26RS-6038 ORIGINAL HR NO.
he served as president from 1974 to 1995 and guided the university through a period of significant academic growth and institutional advancement while remaining steadfastlycommitted to its Jesuit and Catholic identity;
363 to 1995 and guided the university through a period of significant academic growth and institutional advancement while remaining steadfastlycommitted to its Jesuit and Catholic identity;
and Page 1 of 2 HR NO.
and WHEREAS, after retiring from the presidency in 1995, Father Carter became Loyola'sfirstchancellor;hethenservedaspastorandsuperioroftheJesuitcommunityfrom 2001to2004andlaterreturnedasapastoralministerandpart-timeprofessortocontinuehis lifelong commitment to mentoring students;
363 ENROLLED WHEREAS, after retiring from the presidency in 1995, Father Carter became Loyola'sfirstchancellor;hethenservedaspastorandsuperioroftheJesuitcommunityfrom 2001to2004andlaterreturnedasapastoralministerandpart-timeprofessortocontinuehis lifelong commitment to mentoring students;
Page 2 of 3 HLS 26RS-6038 ORIGINAL HR NO.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Page 2 of 2
363 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 363 Original 2026 Regular Session Murray Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Rev.
James C.
Carter, S.J., Ph.D., Jesuit priest, physicist, and the longest-serving president of Loyola University.
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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, rules suspended, adopted.

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HR 363 is sponsored by Ed Murray (Democrat).
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This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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