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SB 77

PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS: Provides for naming the recreational complex at Graham Brown Memorial Park in Lafayette in honor of a living person. (8/1/25)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Gerald Boudreaux and 1 co-sponsor

Louisiana authorizes naming a Lafayette park recreational complex after a living person, breaking traditional practice of honoring only deceased individuals with public facility names.

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 324.
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Bill Summary · SB 77

Legislative bill overview

SB 77 authorizes the naming of the recreational complex at Graham Brown Memorial Park in Lafayette after a living person. The bill breaks from the traditional practice of naming public facilities only after deceased individuals. It became law on August 1, 2025.

Why is this important

Naming public facilities is a form of community recognition and honor. This bill represents a policy shift that allows Louisiana to recognize contributions from living individuals during their lifetime rather than posthumously. The decision reflects how communities choose to commemorate and celebrate their members.

Potential points of contention

  • Precedent concern: Naming public facilities after living people breaks a long-standing convention that such honors typically come after death, raising questions about whether this sets a new standard for future naming requests.
  • Selection criteria ambiguity: The bill does not specify the criteria or process for determining which living person should receive this honor, potentially raising fairness and transparency questions.
  • Precedent implications: If approved for one person, similar requests from other communities may follow, creating pressure for consistent policies statewide regarding living honorees.

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

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