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HR 363

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Reverend James C. Carter, S.J., Ph.D., Jesuit priest, physicist, and the longest-serving president of Loyola University New Orleans

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ed Murray

The bill expresses heartfelt condolences for Reverend James C. Carter and recognizes his leadership at Loyola University New Orleans and longtime community service.

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 of HR 363 (2026, Louisiana)

Purpose

  • Expresses the condolences of the Louisiana House of Representatives on the death of Reverend James C. Carter, S.J., Ph.D. The bill honors Carter’s life and legacy as a Jesuit priest, physicist, and the longest-serving president of Loyola University New Orleans.

Key Provisions and Provisions Details

  • Declares and communicates the House’s condolences for the passing of Reverend James C. Carter, S.J., Ph.D.
  • Highlights Carter’s biographical highlights:
    • Born in 1927 in New York; Louisiana native connections.
    • Education: studied at St. Stanislaus High School; Loyola University New Orleans; Jesuit novitiate at Grand Coteau; bachelor’s in physics (Spring Hill College); master’s (Fordham University); Ph.D. in physics (Catholic University of America).
    • Ordained a Jesuit priest in 1958.
    • Academic and administrative roles at Loyola University: physics teacher (1960); provost and academic vice president (1970); president of Loyola University New Orleans (1974–1995).
    • Subsequent roles: Loyola’s first chancellor; pastor/superior of the Jesuit community; later pastoral minister and part-time professor; ministry of prayer later in life.
    • Community involvement: leadership roles with the Metropolitan Area Committee and National Conference for Community and Justice.
    • Noted as recipient of honors, including an honorary doctorate from Loyola University New Orleans (1995).

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • The resolution primarily affects the Louisiana House of Representatives, Loyola University New Orleans, and the broader New Orleans community by formally recognizing and honoring Carter’s contributions.
  • No legislative changes, fiscal implications, or regulatory provisions are attached; this is a ceremonial acknowledgment.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • House action: Read by title, rules suspended, and adopted on May 27, 2026.
  • Sponsorship: Representative Ed Murray as primary sponsor; co-sponsor noted.
  • Nature: This is a memorial/resolution expressing condolences, not a law or appropriation.

Notable Context

  • The resolution serves to publicly acknowledge Carter’s decades of service to Loyola University New Orleans, education, and community life.
  • It emphasizes his long-standing dedication to Jesuit identity, education, mentoring students, and service to the New Orleans area.

If you’d like, I can provide a brief comparison with typical condolences resolutions or identify similar past resolutions for context.

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

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