Louisiana 2011 Regular Session

Louisiana Senate Bill SR128

Introduced
6/21/11  

Caption

Expresses condolences to the members of Mt. Sariah Baptist Church, of Cotton Valley, Louisiana, after the fatal car wreck on June 12, 2011.

Impact

The resolution highlights the importance of community and family support during times of tragedy. By addressing the incident publicly, it reinforces the role of local institutions like Mount Sariah Baptist Church in the lives of their members. This act of expressing condolences may foster a sense of solidarity and compassion among other community members and neighboring entities, encouraging a collective approach to healing and recovery.

Summary

Senate Resolution No. 128, presented by Senator Adley, serves to express the condolences of the Louisiana Senate to the members of Mount Sariah Baptist Church in Cotton Valley, Louisiana, following a tragic car accident that occurred on June 12, 2011. This resolution acknowledges the efforts of the church community to provide a nurturing environment for their members, particularly focusing on their mission to support local youth activities. The church was organizing a youth trip to a water park in Texas when the unfortunate incident took place.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding SR128 is one of sympathy and compassion. The resolution exemplifies a unified response from the legislative body in recognizing the pain and suffering experienced by the church and affected families. It emphasizes the sorrow felt not only at the loss of a young life but also for the long-term ramifications such tragedies have on individuals and their families within the community. Overall, the resolution reflects a broader emotional connection to the community's suffering.

Contention

Though SR128 does not present any legislative contention, it underscores the sensitive nature of the community's grieving process. The focus is on providing emotional support rather than enacting legal changes or policies. The resolution serves as a reminder of the responsibility held by public figures to express empathy and recognition for tragedies that impact citizens, fostering a culture of care and concern in the face of loss.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

LA SR39

Expresses the condolences of the Louisiana Senate upon the death of Louisiana National Guard Private First Class Bryant Haynes.

LA SR14

Expresses condolences upon the death of Norma Jernigan Blake, wife of Pastor Harry Blake, retired pastor of Mount Canaan Baptist Church in Shreveport, Louisiana.

LA SR105

Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Pastor Danny Mitchell.

LA SCR28

Expresses condolences upon the death of Benjamin W. Mount of Lake Charles, Louisiana.

LA SR152

Expresses condolences upon the death of Rhett Jeansonne, a fraud investigator with the Louisiana Department of Insurance, who was killed in the line of duty on June 7, 2011.

LA SR8

Expresses sincere condolences upon the death of former Louisiana State Senator Willie E. Crain Sr.

LA SR162

Expresses condolences upon the death of Mrs. Terry Lynn Moore Grace.

LA HR152

Expresses condolences upon the death of Mrs. Bernice M. Wilson

LA HCR42

Commends Mt. Calvary Baptist Church of New Iberia on its one hundred forty-second anniversary

LA SR75

Expresses condolences upon the death of Eric B. Taylor.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.