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SR 102

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Tuesday, May 13, 2025, as Southwest Louisiana Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mark Abraham and 2 co-sponsors

Louisiana legislature designates May 13, 2025, as Southwest Louisiana Day at the state capitol, a ceremonial recognition with no legal or budgetary effect.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.
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Bill Summary · SR 102

Legislative bill overview

SR 102 designates Tuesday, May 13, 2025, as Southwest Louisiana Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. This is a ceremonial resolution that formally recognizes a specific day to honor the Southwest Louisiana region and its contributions to the state.

Why is this important

Ceremonial designations like this serve symbolic purposes—they acknowledge regional identity, community pride, and can highlight specific areas' cultural, economic, or historical significance. However, these resolutions carry no binding legal effect and do not allocate funding or change policy.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive value: Critics may question whether legislative time spent on ceremonial designations diverts attention from substantive policy issues affecting Southwest Louisiana
  • Equity in recognition: Some may ask why certain regions receive designated days while others do not, raising questions about fairness in regional acknowledgment
  • Retroactive date: The resolution was signed on May 14, 2025, one day after the designated date of May 13, which raises questions about the practical observance of the day

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

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