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HR 409

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Pastor Steven "Troy" Carter

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Denise Marcelle

The bill is a ceremonial resolution expressing Louisiana House condolences for Pastor Steven "Troy" Carter and honoring his life and community 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 409

Summary of HR 409 (2026, Louisiana)

Purpose

  • To express the condolences of the Louisiana House of Representatives upon the death of Pastor Steven "Troy" Carter.

Key provisions and changes

  • This measure formally conveys the House’s sorrow and sympathies regarding Pastor Carter’s death.
  • It does not create new laws, authorize expenditures, or establish programs. Its effect is ceremonial and symbolic, recognizing an individual's life and community contributions.

Who is affected

  • Pastor Steven "Troy" Carter is the primary person honored.
  • His family, friends, and community members are the implicit beneficiaries of the House’s expressed condolences.
  • The broader community in Gonzales and Louisiana may be aware of the House’s acknowledgment.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The resolution was introduced in the 2026 Regular Session by Representative Marcelle, with Denise Marcelle listed as a co-sponsor.
  • Action history indicates: Read by title, rules suspended, and adopted on 2026-06-01.
  • The text includes biographical details (birth date, career at Life Cathedral Worship Center, longtime employment at Chicken Shack, family connections) to memorialize Pastor Carter.

Notes for readers

  • This is a ceremonial resolution, not a statute, appropriation, or regulatory change.
  • It serves as an official public acknowledgment of Pastor Carter’s life and impact, and it closes with a formal expression of heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.

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

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