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HR 363

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Chris Frink on the occasion of his retirement as the executive director of the Democratic Caucus of the Louisiana House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Willard

A non-binding House resolution publicly honors Chris Frink on his retirement; ceremonial recognition with an official copy to the honoree, no legal or budget impact.

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 · HR 363

Summary — H.R. 363 (Resolution)

Status: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State (per House rules).
Introduced: January 13, 2025
Classification: House resolution (commendation/congratulory type)

Main purpose and intent

H.R. 363 is a non‑binding, commemorative House resolution intended to publicly recognize and honor an individual or individuals. According to the initial metadata you provided, the title indicates the resolution “Commends Chris Frink on the occasion of his retirement as the executive director of the Democratic Caucus of the Louisiana House of Representatives.” However, the text supplied with the bill packet contains several entirely different commendatory resolutions (see “Document Content” below), so the actual textual sponsor language for Chris Frink was not included in the materials received.

In general, resolutions of this type serve to record official appreciation, sympathy, or recognition and to authorize the Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to the honoree.

Key provisions and changes

  • Expresses formal commendation/recognition (or, in some versions, sympathy/condolences) for an identified individual(s).
  • Typically includes a short recital of accomplishments, service, or circumstances meriting recognition (examples in the packet include biographies and accomplishments).
  • Authorizes the Clerk of the House to prepare and deliver an appropriate copy to the person(s) honored.
  • No statutory changes, appropriation, or regulatory authority are created — this is purely ceremonial.

Note: The packet supplied contains multiple distinct resolution texts (see examples below) rather than a single, consistent text addressing Chris Frink:
- A mourning/celebration of life resolution for John Anthony Karagas (Alabama-style language).
- A commendation for Anita Reynolds Howard citing prosecutorial reforms and community programs (Georgia-style language).
- A commendation for Kevin and Jaime Atwood and their nonprofit Foster’s Voice focused on suicide prevention (Illinois-style language).

None of these inserted texts mention Chris Frink; therefore the operative text honoring Chris Frink is not available in the supplied content.

Who is affected

  • The principal “affected” parties are the person(s) honored (e.g., Chris Frink per the metadata) and their family, colleagues, and local constituents — who receive official recognition from the House.
  • No agencies, budgets, or regulatory systems are affected. The resolution carries symbolic value only.

Procedural and timeline aspects (from legislative record)

  • Introduced in the House: 2025‑01‑13 (referred to House Committee on Ways and Means).
  • Placed on various calendars and considered through early March 2025.
  • Reported enrolled and adopted in March–May 2025 (calendar and adoption entries noted 2025‑03‑06, 2025‑05‑21).
  • Read by title, rules suspended and adopted; enrolled and signed by the Speaker on 2025‑06‑11.
  • Taken by the Clerk and presented to the Secretary of State: 2025‑06‑13.
  • Listed sponsors (primaries): Stacey E. Plaskett; Anissa Jones; Floyd Griffin; Miriam Paris; Tangie Herring; Dale Washburn; Gregg Johnson; Matthew Willard.

Impact

  • Symbolic/ceremonial only: conveys official congratulations or sympathy; no legal or fiscal impact.
  • Public record: the resolution becomes part of the legislative journal and is an official recognition of the honoree’s service or life.

Notes and recommended follow‑up

  • The supplied document text does not contain the actual commendation language for Chris Frink despite the bill title you provided. The packet instead includes multiple other commendatory resolutions from different jurisdictions.
  • If you need a verbatim summary of the Chris Frink commendation, please provide the exact resolution text as adopted (or a link to the enrolled resolution). I can then produce a precise summary of the language and any specific achievements or directives included.

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

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