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SR 15

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Marquerite Gay May Town.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Franklin Foil

Louisiana Senate officially expresses condolences to the family of Marquerite Gay May Town through ceremonial resolution with no policy or budgetary impact.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/17/2025.
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Bill Summary · SR 15

Legislative bill overview

SR 15 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Louisiana Senate that expresses official condolences to the family and friends of Marquerite Gay May Town upon her death. The resolution was introduced, read, adopted, and signed within a one-week period in April 2025.

Why is this important

While ceremonial in nature, such resolutions serve an important social function by providing official recognition of loss and demonstrating legislative respect for deceased constituents and their families. These resolutions become part of the official legislative record and are often presented to grieving families as a meaningful gesture of their community's acknowledgment.

Potential points of contention

  • None significant — condolence resolutions are largely non-controversial procedural matters that typically pass with broad bipartisan support
  • Ceremonial value debate — some view legislative time spent on condolences as valuable community recognition; others view it as ceremonial formality that doesn't require legislative action
  • Consistency questions — if condolences are extended to some citizens, questions may arise about whether similar resolutions are offered equitably across all demographics and communities

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

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