Louisiana 2025 Regular Session

Louisiana House Bill HR58

Introduced
4/22/25  

Caption

Commends Luther A. Burney on the occasion of his retirement

Impact

This resolution serves to recognize and celebrate the significant contributions of individuals like Mr. Burney to their communities through faith and music. It emphasizes the importance of music in fostering community spirit and sharing faith, regardless of the bill's legislative impact since it is primarily a resolution of commendation rather than a bill that would legislate changes.

Summary

House Resolution 58 is a commendation honoring Luther A. Burney on the occasion of his retirement after a long and dedicated service in music ministry. Mr. Burney, who was born in 1938 and graduated from Northeast Louisiana State College, has devoted nearly seven decades to serving various Baptist churches in Louisiana and Texas. His rich career included conducting choirs that performed nationally and internationally, achieving recognition for his contributions to church music and community events.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HR58 is one of admiration and respect for Mr. Burney's lifelong commitment to music and community service. Colleagues and community members express pride in his accomplishments and gratitude for the inspiration he provided to many through his dedication to music ministry. There are no opposing views presented in the context of this resolution.

Contention

As HR58 is a resolution rather than a legislative bill, it does not have points of contention typically found in legislative debates. Instead, it presents a unified sentiment of appreciation for Mr. Burney's contributions. The resolution highlights the value of honoring individuals who have made meaningful impacts in their communities and serves as a model for recognizing similar contributions in the future.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

LA HCR83

Commends Reverend Louis J. Richard on the occasion of his retirement

LA SR155

Commends and congratulates Shelby Ainsworth on the occasion of his retirement as principal from West Monroe High School.

LA HCR130

Commends Reverend Marc A. Napoleon, Jr., on the occasion of his twenty-fifth pastoral anniversary

LA SR207

Commends Bishop Dr. Michael L. Smith Sr. on his apostolic anointing.

LA HR289

Commends Dr. Nathaniel Dowl, III, on the occasion of his second pastoral anniversary

LA HR276

Commends Ronnie S. Johns on the occasion of his retirement

LA HR128

Commends Reverend Elmore Garner and First Lady Renae' Ussin Garner for thirty-two years of dedicated service to Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

LA HR178

Commends the Honorable David Matlock, chief judge of the Juvenile Court for Caddo Parish, on the occasion of his retirement

LA HCR51

Commends Sheriff Michael A. Couvillon on the occasion of his retirement

LA HR132

Commends Reverend Ronnie O. Blake on the occasion of his fifth pastoral anniversary

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.