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HCR 57

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Barney Arceneaux on the occasion of his retirement

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jeff Wiley

The bill formally commends Barney Arceneaux for more than five decades of public service and leadership in Louisiana.

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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Bill Summary · HCR 57

Summary of HCR 57 (Louisiana, 2026 Regular Session)

Title

Commendations: Commends Barney Arceneaux on the occasion of his retirement

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a House Concurrent Resolution that recognizes and commends Barney Arceneaux upon his retirement.
  • It acknowledges Mr. Arceneaux’s long history of public service in Louisiana and expresses appreciation for his leadership and contributions to local government and the state.

Key Provisions and Provisions Change

  • Official Recognition: The resolution formally commends Barney Arceneaux for more than five decades of public service.
  • Summary of Service History: The resolution documents a detailed career timeline, including:
    • Law enforcement service from 1972 to 2005
    • Assistant Chief of Gonzales Police Department (1979–1983)
    • Chief of Gonzales Police Department (1984–1992)
    • Work with Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office on major criminal operations (1993–1999)
    • Sergeant at Arms for the Louisiana House of Representatives (2004)
    • Work with the Southern Anti-Terrorist Regional Training Academy (2004–2005)
    • Director of Planning and Development for Ascension Parish (1999–2004)
    • District Director for Congressman Charlie Melancon (2005–2008)
    • Mayor of Gonzales (2008–2024)
    • President of the Louisiana Municipal Association (2016–2017)
    • Executive Director of the Louisiana Municipal Association (most recently prior to retirement)
  • Purpose of Recognition: The resolution highlights Arceneaux’s leadership, vision for growth, quality of life improvements for Gonzales, and efforts to strengthen state-local government relations.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary Beneficiary: Barney Arceneaux (recognition of retirement).
  • Local Government and Public Service Community: The bill also acknowledges the impact of Arceneaux’s leadership on Gonzales, Ascension Parish, and Louisiana municipal governance.
  • No Direct Regulatory or Fiscal Changes: The resolution does not impose duties, allocate funds, or create new programs. It is ceremonial.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Status: Read by title, adopted, and ordered to the Senate (as of the action history on 2026-04-16).
  • Sponsor: Representative Jeff Wiley (co-sponsor).
  • Nature: A concurrent resolution, which typically requires passage by both chambers to formalize recognition.
  • Effective Date: The resolution becomes operative upon adoption by both chambers (standard for concurrent resolutions); no immediate regulatory effect or funding is involved.

Impact Overview

  • Symbolic Recognition: Provides formal acknowledgment from the Louisiana Legislature of Arceneaux’s decades of public service.
  • Public Signal: Signals appreciation from the state for leaders who have shaped local governance and municipal development.
  • No Fiscal Impact: The text does not authorize spending or require appropriations.

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