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SR 96

CONDOLENCES: Extends sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of Rubye Helen Jackson.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sam Jenkins

The bill formally honors Rubye Helen Jackson’s life and public service as an educator and community leader in Louisiana.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 5/7/2026.
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Bill Summary · SR 96

Summary of Senate Resolution SR 96 (Louisiana, 2026)

Purpose

  • To extend sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Louisiana Senate upon the passing of Rubye Helen Jackson.

Key Provisions

  • Official Expression: The resolution formally recognizes and honors the life, service, and legacy of Rubye Helen Jackson.
  • Personal and community impact: It highlights her dedication to faith, education, family, and public service, particularly in Northwest Louisiana.
  • Public service and career: Describes her as an educator with a long career in Webster Parish and Caddo Parish, later serving as a guidance counselor with a Master’s in counseling from NYU; notes her advocacy for youth and community service.
  • Community leadership and recognition: Mentions her involvement with Volunteers of America of North Louisiana, the Regional Mental Health Association, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., including recognition as a "Diamond Soror" by the Delta Lambda Omega Chapter in 2026.
  • Family and legacy: Names her immediate family and close connections, and emphasizes the broad respect she earned across the state.
  • Formal transmission: Directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to the family of Rubye Helen Jackson.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • The immediate and broader public by recognizing Rubye Helen Jackson’s life and contributions.
  • The family of Rubye Helen Jackson, who would receive a formal expression of condolences from the Senate.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and status: Introduced in the Louisiana Senate on April 22, 2026; read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
  • Sponsorship: Primary sponsor is Senator Jenkins; co-sponsor is Senator Sam Jenkins.
  • Nature: This is a ceremonial resolution (non-binding) that provides formal condolences and honors a deceased individual.

Impact and Context

  • This resolution serves a symbolic purpose, acknowledging and memorializing an individual who contributed to education, community service, and local organizations in Louisiana.
  • It publicly codifies respect and remembrance by the state Senate, potentially informing future commemorative records and public recollection.

Note: As a condolence resolution, no tangible policy changes or budgetary implications are associated with SR 96. It is an official, ceremonial gesture recognizing Rubye Helen Jackson’s life and work.

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

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