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HR 396

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Bella Cervantes for her advocacy for childhood cancer awareness and positive impact on Louisiana

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kim Coates

Louisiana honors Bella Cervantes and Brave Bella Bead Co. for promoting childhood cancer awareness and directing proceeds to research and St. Jude-related efforts.

Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
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Bill Summary · HR 396

Summary of HR 396 (Louisiana, 2026)

Purpose and intent

  • This House Resolution commends Bella Cervantes, founder of Brave Bella Bead Co., for her advocacy of childhood cancer awareness and the positive impact she has had on Louisiana and beyond.
  • The resolution acknowledges Bella as a resilient childhood cancer survivor and entrepreneurial role model whose efforts raise awareness and support for affected families and research.

Key provisions and changes

  • The resolution publicly recognizes Bella Cervantes for:
    • Courage and leadership in promoting childhood cancer awareness.
    • Entrepreneurial success with Brave Bella Bead Co., including its mission-driven focus.
    • Use of proceeds to support childhood cancer causes and research, including connections to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
    • Inspiring testimony and positive impact on communities facing adversity.
  • The resolution notes that a portion of Brave Bella Bead Co.’s sales supports childhood cancer causes, including St. Jude-related efforts.

Who or what is affected

  • Bella Cervantes is the primary person recognized.
  • Brave Bella Bead Co. is highlighted as the vehicle for advocacy and charitable support.
  • Stakeholders include:
    • Children and families affected by childhood cancer.
    • St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and related research/awareness efforts.
    • Louisiana communities witnessing inspirational entrepreneurship and resilience.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill is a ceremonial resolution (no legal or fiscal effect beyond formal recognition).
  • Action history indicates it was read by title and lies over under the rules as of May 29, 2026.
  • Sponsored by Representative (and co-sponsored by) Kim Coates; no fiscal impact or required programmatic implementation is described.

Overall impact

  • Provides formal, symbolic recognition from the Louisiana House of Representatives.
  • Highlights and endorses Bella Cervantes’s advocacy work and charitable efforts, potentially raising public awareness and community support for childhood cancer causes.
  • Serves to elevate the profile of Brave Bella Bead Co. and its mission within the state.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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