Louisiana 2014 Regular Session

Louisiana House Bill HCR221

Introduced
6/1/14  
Introduced
6/1/14  
Engrossed
6/2/14  
Engrossed
6/2/14  
Passed
6/4/14  

Caption

Designates the gardens in front of the state capitol as the "Memorial Garden"

Impact

By establishing the gardens as the Memorial Garden, HCR221 reinforces the importance of recognizing military sacrifice at a state level, creating a permanent place of reflection and tribute. The resolution not only signifies a physical space dedicated to those who served but also embodies a commitment to honor their memories through continuous observance of Memorial Day events. Such recognition emphasizes the state's acknowledgment of the sacrifices made by its residents in the line of duty, impacting how military history and remembrance are integrated into public consciousness.

Summary

HCR221, known as the concurrent resolution designating the gardens in front of the state capitol as the 'Memorial Garden', aims to honor the brave Louisianans who have died in military service. This initiative was primarily driven by the Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana, Chapter One, which plays a crucial role in supporting military families and advocating for veterans. The designation is particularly significant as it coincides with their efforts to commemorate Memorial Day annually, thereby becoming a site of remembrance and respect for fallen soldiers.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HCR221 appears overwhelmingly positive, highlighting a shared respect and appreciation for military service among Louisiana legislators. Supporters view the establishment of the Memorial Garden as a meaningful tribute that promotes patriotism and honors the contributions of service members. The initiative garnered significant bipartisan support, illustrating a collective recognition of the sacrifices made by military personnel. This positive sentiment underscores a communal desire to foster remembrance and respect for veterans within the state.

Contention

There seems to be minimal contention surrounding HCR221, as most discussions focus on its intent to honor veterans rather than any political disagreements. However, potential challenges could arise regarding the use and maintenance of the designated space or the organization of Memorial Day ceremonies. Ensuring that the garden remains a site of respectful remembrance and a fitting tribute for future generations will require ongoing support from the state and community stakeholders.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

LA HR211

Designates the gardens in front of the state capitol as the "Memorial Garden"

LA SCR60

Designates the grounds surrounding the Old Arsenal Museum on the capitol grounds as The Louisiana Veterans Memorial Park.

LA HCR104

Commends the Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana, Chapter 1 upon receipt of a 2013 Women of Excellence Award from the La. Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation

LA K00642

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 12, 2025, as Women Veterans Recognition Day in the State of New York

LA HCR24

Designating Nacogdoches as the official Garden Capital of Texas.

LA SB621

Designating the portion of Pennsylvania Route 41 (Gap Newport Pike) from the intersection with Bernard Avenue to the intersection with Highland Road in West Fallowfield Township, Chester County, as the Corporal Brandon Hardy Memorial Highway; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 13775, carrying Pennsylvania Route 641 over Big Spring Creek on the border of Newville Borough and West Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County, as the SFC Randall Shughart Memorial Bridge; designating a portion of Johnson Mill Road (State Route 1001) from the bridge over Buffalo Creek (Bridge Key 33467) to the intersection of Colonel John Kelly Road (State Route 1002) in Buffalo Township, Union County, as the Sgt. Edward L. Shannon Memorial Highway; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 13617, carrying Pennsylvania Route 34, over Mountain Creek in Mount Holly Springs Borough, Cumberland County, as the Firefighter Jerome Guise Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8553, carrying State Route 1006 on Syberton Road over Clearfield Creek in Gallitzin Township, Cambria County, as the Private Martin J. Hanlon Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 36247, carrying Pennsylvania Route 711 over Loyalhanna Creek in Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County, as the Sergeant Alvin P. Carey and Private John C. Ewing Medal of Honor Memorial Bridge; designating the bridge, identified as Bridge Keys 34474 and 34477, carrying Interstate 70 over Pennsylvania Route 18, on the border of Washington City and Canton Township, Washington County, as the Corporal Frank J. Sworden Memorial Bridge; designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 310 between Knox Dale Road, also known as State Route 2023, and Ash Street in McCalmont Township, Jefferson County, as the Lance Cpl. Bernard Himes Memorial Highway; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 33758, carrying Pennsylvania Route 427 over Sugar Creek in Sugarcreek Borough, Venango County, as the Staff Sergeant Richard James Mulholland Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8537, carrying Pennsylvania Route 869 over a tributary of the Little Conemaugh River in Jackson Township, Cambria County, as the Sergeant Vance Stephan Keslar Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8392, carrying Pennsylvania Route 53 over Bruebaker Run in Dean Township, Cambria County, as the U.S. Army Technical Sergeant Joseph F. Johnston Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 43267, on that portion of State Route 3041, also known as Dishong Mountain Road, over U.S. Route 22 in Jackson Township, Cambria County, as the Technical Sergeant Mike Capelli Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 45701, carrying Pennsylvania Route 403 over the Conemaugh River between Johnstown City and West Taylor Township, Cambria County, as the Captain Raymond W. Callahan, Jr., Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8569, carrying State Route 1021 over Glendale Lake in White Township, Cambria County, as the CPL Reid Rex Ross 3 BT 26 Marine Reg. Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 56008, carrying Pennsylvania Route 403 over Stonycreek River in Johnstown City, Cambria County, as the Sgt. John C. Alaimo Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8444, carrying US Route 219 over Pennsylvania Route 56, also known as Scalp Avenue, in Richland Township, Cambria County, as the PFC Stanley Albert Stys Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8547, located on State Route 1002, also known as Friend Lea Road, over U.S. Route 219 in Cambria Township, Cambria County, as the PFC Cyril T. Yeckley Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8654, carrying State Route 3035 over the Little Conemaugh River in East Taylor Township, Cambria County, as the East Taylor Township Veterans Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 43558, carrying U.S. Route 22 over a tributary of Hinckston Run in Jackson Township, Cambria County, as the Officer Matthew Krupa Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 55994, carrying State Route 4002 over California Run in Cambria Township, Cambria County, as the Senior Chief Stanley "Stush" Kubat, Jr., Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 46706, carrying State Route 4001, also known as Iverson Road, over Stevens Run in Blacklick Township, Cambria County, as the PVT Donald D. Marsh Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 19716, carrying State Route 2019 over Mahoning Creek in Bell Township, Jefferson County, as the SP4 Michael Raymond Ishman Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 5550, carrying Woodbury Pike (Pennsylvania Route 36) over Halter Creek, spanning Blair and Freedom Townships, Blair County, as the Pvt. William E. Green Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 41606, carrying State Route 3011, also known as Branch Road, over Spring Creek in College Township, Centre County, as the Petty Officer John W. Coble Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 46159, carrying Pennsylvania Route 36 on Charger Highway, Blair Township, Blair County, as the Marine Lance Corporal Ralph Hammel Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 52767, carrying West High Street (State Route 4031), crossing the Ghost Town Trail, located in Ebensburg Borough, Cambria County, as the Corpsman Charles Doerr, United States Navy, Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 11781, on that portion of State Route 3004 over the West Branch Susquehanna River, Burnside Township, Clearfield County, as the United States Army Sergeant Harold Koller Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8555, carrying State Route 1007 over Chest Creek on the border of Allegheny Township and East Carroll Township, Cambria County, as the Sergeant Regis H. Driskel Memorial Bridge; designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 143 in Lynn Township, Lehigh County, from the intersection of Pennsylvania Route 309 to the border of Berks County, as Heroes Highway, in honor of fallen firefighter Marvin Gruber and Assistant Fire Chief Zachary Paris; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 47515, carrying Pennsylvania Route 286 over Blacklegs Creek in Conemaugh Township, Indiana County, as the Captain Robert M. Young Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8574, carrying State Route 1021 over Clearfield Creek in White Township, Cambria County, as the Charles Owen Jenkins, Jr., Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 45509, carrying U.S. Route 40 over Pennsylvania Route 43 in Redstone Township, Fayette County, as the PFC John Balog Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 47947, carrying State Route 1054 over Indian Creek in Saltlick Township, Fayette County, as the Sgt. Earl D. Barkley Memorial Bridge; designating the section of State Route 403, also known as Cramer Pike, from the intersection with State Route 3041 in West Taylor Township, Cambria County, to the intersection with State Route 8010, Segment 250 (Ramp E) in East Wheatfield Township, Indiana County, as the Captain Harry G. Cramer Memorial Highway; designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 173 between the southern border of Slippery Rock Township to the southern border of Slippery Rock Borough in Slippery Rock Township, Butler County, as the 173rd Airborne Brigade Highway; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 53848, carrying Pennsylvania Route 36 over Canoe Creek in Bell Township, Jefferson County, as the PFC Larry E. Frantz Memorial Bridge; designating the interchange of U.S. Route 22/322 with Arch Rock Road in Fermanagh Township, Juniata County, as the Trooper Jacques F. Rougeau, Jr., Memorial Interchange; designating the bridge, identified as Bridge Key 47695, carrying U.S. Route 202 over Almshouse Road in Doylestown Township, Bucks County, as the CPT Connor J. Bednarzyk, USA Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 12099, carrying Pennsylvania Route 120, also known as Renovo Road, over Young Women's Creek in Chapman Township, Clinton County, as the Staff Sergeant John F. Curcio Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 44399, located on that portion of State Route 4049 over Interstate 70 in South Strabane Township, Washington County, as the Louis E. Waller Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 9570, on that portion of State Route 3049 over the Moshannon Creek in Rush Township, Centre County, as the Lance Corporal Michael P. Segich Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 5759, located on that portion of State Route 3002 over South Poplar Run in Greenfield Township, Blair County, as the Corporal Clyde E. Walter, Jr., Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 7178, carrying State Route 2018 over I-295 in Middletown Township, Bucks County, as the Staff Sgt. Jae S. Moon Memorial Bridge; designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 445 from the intersection with Pennsylvania Route 45 to the intersection with Pennsylvania Route 192 in Millheim Borough and Penn Township, Centre County, as the Lieutenant General Robert D. Springer Memorial Highway; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 55815, carrying State Route 1005 over Crooked Creek in Rayne Township, Indiana County, as the Sergeant Charles R. Learn Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Pennsylvania Route 443 bridge, over the Little Schuylkill River, located in Walker Township, Schuylkill County, as the William Hoffman Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Park Road Bridge, located in Wyomissing, Berks County, as the Joseph Walker Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge on U.S. Route 209 over Middle Creek, located in Polk Township, Monroe County, as the Charles Gardner Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, also known as the Bridge Street Bridge, located in Weissport Borough, Carbon County, as the Ralph Strubinger Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as U.S. Route 422 Bridge, over the Little Cacoosing Creek, located in Lower Heidelberg Township, Berks County, and South Heidelberg Township, Berks County, as the Wilbur Bohn Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, on Little Mountain Road over the Little Catawissa Creek, located in Union Township, Schuylkill County, as the Joseph Zienkiewicz Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, on Pennsylvania Route 191 over Brodhead Creek, located in Stroud Township, Monroe County, as the Gordon Brink Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, on Pennsylvania Route 924 over the railroad, located in Gilberton Borough, Monroe County, as the Walter Skubel Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, on Pennsylvania Route 512 over the Monocacy Creek, located in Bethlehem City, Northampton County, as the Raphael Rivera Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge on Pennsylvania Route 443 over the Schuylkill River, located in Schuylkill Haven Borough, Schuylkill County, as the Caitlin McGarry Memorial Bridge; designating the portion of State Route 1013 (Academy Road) from the intersection with Cromwell Road to the intersection with Comly Road in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, as the U.S. Army Ranger SPC Devin J. Kuhn Memorial Highway; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8660, carrying State Route 3039 over the Conemaugh River in the City of Johnstown, Cambria County, as the Corporal Robert J. Rusnak Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 11476, on State Route 322, also known as Nichols Street over the West Branch of the Susquehanna River in the Borough of Clearfield, Clearfield County, as the Walter Lane Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 5221, carrying U.S. Route 422 Business, also known as Penn Street, over the Schuylkill River in the City of Reading, Berks County, as the Police Officer Scott A. Wertz Memorial Bridge; designating a portion of State Route 2005, known as Lehigh Street, in Allentown, Lehigh County, from Segment 0060/Offset 1800 to the intersection with Vultee Street, as the Chief Christopher Kiskeravage Memorial Highway; and making repeals.

LA HB2453

Designating the bridge, identified as Bridge Key 5059, carrying State Route 2021 over Mineral Springs Creek in the City of Reading, Berks County, as the PFC Lawrence J. Deisher Memorial Bridge; designating the bridge, identified as Bridge Key 6917, carrying State Route 4202 over Pennsylvania Route 611 in Doylestown Township, Bucks County, as the Donald E. Parlee Memorial Bridge; designating the portion of State Route 2017, also known as Lisburn Road, from Segment 90/Offset 300 to Segment 90/Offset 2200 in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County, as the Sgt. Josue "Rocky" Saez, Jr., Memorial Road; designating the portion of State Route 1016, also known as Holme Avenue, from the intersection with Winchester Avenue to the intersection with Holme Circle, in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, as the Sergeant Timothy Simpson Memorial Road; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8345, on that portion of U.S. Route 22 over Howells Run in Cambria Township, Cambria County, as the Michael G. Tsikalas Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8344, carrying U.S. Route 22 over Pennsylvania Route 160, also known as New Germany Road, in Cambria Township, Cambria County, as the Charles J. Vizzini Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 3795, carrying Pennsylvania Route 251 over Interstate 376 in Chippewa Township, Beaver County, as the Private Mahlon R. Evans Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 57032, carrying Pennsylvania Route 351 over the Beaver River between Koppel Borough and North Sewickley Township, Beaver County, as the Sgt. Skip Haswell Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge carrying the Pennsylvania Turnpike Mainline Eastbound over the Beaver River at mile marker 13.2 in Beaver County as the Colonel Joseph H. Thompson Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge carrying the Pennsylvania Turnpike Mainline Westbound over the Beaver River at mile marker 13.2 in Beaver County as the Colonel Matthew S. Quay Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 68136, carrying State Route 4028 over Mill Creek in Hamburg Borough, Berks County, as the Sergeant Jackie Seltzer Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 52786, carrying Pennsylvania Route 213 over the Neshaminy Creek in Lower Southampton Township, Bucks County, as the Ensign Sarah Mitchell Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 47666, carrying U.S. Route 219 over the West Branch Susquehanna River in Susquehanna Township, Cambria County, as the Staff Sergeant Peter P. Abromovich Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 48914, carrying Gallitzin Road, State Route 53, over Norfolk Southern Railroad, located in Gallitzin Township, Cambria County, as the Corporal James R. Beck USMC Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 52761, carrying Pennsylvania Route 53 over Clearfield Creek in Gallitzin Township, Cambria County, as the Private Philip A. Watt Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8645, carrying Galleria Drive (State Route 3031) over U.S. Route 219 in Richland Township, Cambria County, as the PFC Paul O. Malzi and PFC Harry R. Malzi Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 9755, carrying State Route 3027 over the Moshannon Creek in Rush Township, Centre County, as the Osceola Mills World War II Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 11380, carrying U.S. Route 219 over the West Branch Susquehanna River in Burnside Borough, Clearfield County, as the Sarah "Marie" Blose Rorabaugh Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 11226, carrying Pennsylvania Route 53 over the Clearfield Creek in Bigler Township, Clearfield County, as the Sergeant John Harold Branic Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 13685, carrying Army Heritage Drive over Interstate 81 in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County, as the Major General Harold "Harry" Greene Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 56021, carrying Pennsylvania Route 997 over Conodoguinet Creek in Letterkenny Township, Franklin County, as the Pvt. Clyde C. McVitty Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 18248, carrying State Route 2003 over Dunkard Creek in Mt. Morris, Perry Township, Greene County, as the H. Ronald Hoskinson Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 52783, carrying Pennsylvania Route 913 over Shoup Run in Coalmont Borough, Huntingdon County, as the Private Samuel H. Thompson Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 68411, carrying Jacksonville Road (State Route 3016) over Two Lick Creek in Homer City, Indiana County, as the Staff Sergeant William Stivison Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 67935, carrying State Route 1015 over the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River in Allegheny Township, Somerset County, as the Staff Sergeant William Will Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 31544, carrying State Route 1016 over the Dark Shade Creek in Shade Township, Somerset County, as the Seaman First Class Raymond Kozik Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 31426, carrying East Campus Avenue over U.S. Route 219 in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, as the Kenneth J. Newcomer Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 31696, carrying State Route 3011 over the Casselman River in Black Township, Somerset County, as the S2 Earl J. Peters Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 36247, carrying Pennsylvania Route 711 over Loyalhanna Creek in Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County, as the Staff Sergeant Alvin P. Carey and Private John C. Ewing Medal of Honor Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 54167, carrying U.S. Route 30 over Paradise Creek between Paradise Township and Jackson Township, York County, as the Private Edward J. Stambaugh Memorial Bridge; designating a portion of U.S. Route 522 from the intersection with Main Street to the intersection with Town Hill Street in Shade Gap Borough, Huntingdon County, as the Special Agent Terry R. Anderson Memorial Highway; designating a portion of State Route 2008 from the intersection with State Route 2009 to the intersection with Pennsylvania Route 56 in West Wheatfield Township and East Wheatfield Township, Indiana County, as the Robindale Memorial Highway; designating the interchange of Interstate 380 with Pennsylvania Route 940 in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, as the William F. Quinn Memorial Interchange; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8574, carrying State Route 1021 over Clearfield Creek in White Township, Cambria County, as the Sergeant Charles Owen Jenkins, Jr., Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, carrying the Pennsylvania Turnpike 576 Southern Beltway Eastbound and Westbound over Pennsylvania Route 980 at mile marker S-12.35, as the Terry D. Tackett Jr. Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 56737, carrying Pennsylvania Route 74 over the Little Conewago Creek in Dover Township, York County, as the Corporal William E. Heilman Memorial Bridge; and making repeals.

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LA SR197

Commends the Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana, Chapter 1, Baton Rouge, for its outstanding work for Louisiana veterans and its Blue Star and Gold Star families.

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