Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SR 188 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Marvin Self on his 99th birthday.

Last action — Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 29, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on June 01, 2026.

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Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

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High

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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In plain language

This bill commends Marvin Self on his 99th birthday.

The bill honors Marvin Self for reaching his 99th birthday. It was adopted by the Senate after being introduced.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

62 added · 72 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill SR 188 includes a detailed narrative about Marvin Self's life, highlighting his achievements and contributions over the years. This includes specific events like his military service in World War II and the Korean Conflict, his education, and his long-lasting marriage. These additions matter because they provide a richer context for Marvin Self's life and accomplishments, helping to celebrate not just his birthday but the legacy he has built in his community and country.

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SLS 26RS-4607 ORIGINAL Regular Session SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
188 BY SENATOR ABRAHAM COMMENDATIONS.
188 BY SENATOR ABRAHAM A RESOLUTION To commend and congratulate Marvin Self upon the occasion of his ninety-ninth birthday and to recognize his remarkable life of service, achievement, and dedication to his family, community, state, and nation.
Commends and congratulates Marvin Self on his 99 birthday.
WHEREAS, Marvin Self was born on May 28, 1927, in Beaumont, Texas, and in moved with his parents and two sisters to Evangeline, Louisiana, where he spent his formative years;
A RESOLUTION To commend and congratulate Marvin Self upon the occasion of his ninety-ninth birthday and to recognize his remarkable life of service, achievement, and dedication to his family, community, state, and nation.
WHEREAS, Marvin Self was born on May 28, 1927, in Beaumont, Texas, and in 1935 moved with his parents and two sisters to Evangeline, Louisiana, where he spent his formative years;
and WHEREAS, after graduating from McNeese in 1949, Marvin enrolled at Louisiana State University, living in the dormitories beneath Tiger Stadium and rooming with Frank Page 1 of 3 SLS 26RS-4607 ORIGINAL SR NO.
and WHEREAS, after graduating from McNeese in 1949, Marvin enrolled at Louisiana State University, living in the dormitories beneath Tiger Stadium and rooming with Frank Salter, who would later serve as district attorneyof the Fourteenth Judicial District;
188 Salter, who would later serve as district attorneyof the Fourteenth Judicial District;
and WHEREAS, upon returning to Lake Charles, Marvin married Shirley Kerr on September5, 1951, andtogethertheyraisedfourchildren:Malcolm,Melanie,Douglas,and Richard;
and WHEREAS, upon returning to Lake Charles, Marvin married Shirley Kerr on September5,1951,andtogethertheyraisedfourchildren:Malcolm,Melanie,Douglas,and Richard;
and WHEREAS, Marvin was deeply involved in his children's activities, serving in leadershiprolesinCubScouts,BoyScouts,ExplorerScouts,CampFireGirls,LittleLeague baseball, and church basketball, and as leader of Explorer Post 54, he brought the group to the National Explorer Olympics in Colorado after winning the state title;
and WHEREAS, Marvin was deeply involved in his children's activities, serving in Page 1 of 3 SR NO.
188 ENROLLED leadershiprolesinCubScouts,BoyScouts,ExplorerScouts,CampFireGirls,LittleLeague baseball, and church basketball, and as leader of Explorer Post 54, he brought the group to the National Explorer Olympics in Colorado after winning the state title;
and WHEREAS, in 1986, MarvinfoundedAll StarConsultants, managingthecompany until his retirement from the oilfield in 2013 at the age of eighty-six;
and WHEREAS, in 1986, MarvinfoundedAll Star Consultants, managingthecompany until his retirement from the oilfield in 2013 at the age of eighty-six;
and WHEREAS, Marvin has servedontheboardsof severaloilfield-relatedcompanies, contributing his expertise to the advancement of the industry;
and WHEREAS, Marvinhas served on the boards of severaloilfield-relatedcompanies, contributing his expertise to the advancement of the industry;
and WHEREAS,Marvinisaworldtravelerwhohascircumnavigatedtheglobemultiple times, includingtravelingacross Russia to China on the Trans-SiberianRailroad,reflecting his lifelong curiosity and adventurous spirit;
and WHEREAS,Marvinisaworldtravelerwhohascircumnavigatedtheglobemultiple times, includingtravelingacross Russia to China on theTrans-SiberianRailroad, reflecting his lifelong curiosity and adventurous spirit;
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and WHEREAS,theLouisianaSenatewishestohonorMarvinSelfforhisextraordinary life,hisservicetohiscountry,hisdevotiontohisfamily,hiscontributionstohiscommunity, and the example he sets for all Louisianians;
188 WHEREAS,theLouisianaSenatewishestohonorMarvinSelfforhisextraordinary life,hisservicetohiscountry,hisdevotiontohisfamily,hiscontributionstohiscommunity, and the example he sets for all Louisianians;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Marvin Self.
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The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared bySenate Legislative Services.
188 ENROLLED BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Marvin Self.
The keyword, summary, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE Page 3 of 3
[R.S.
1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] DIGEST SR 188 Original 2026 Regular Session Abraham Commends Marvin Self upon the occasion of his 99th birthday.
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Action History

  1. Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026.

  2. Read by title and adopted.

  3. Rules suspended. Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

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Who sponsors SR 188?
SR 188 is sponsored by Mark Abraham (Republican).
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 29, 2026. Enacted.
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