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SR 104

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Monday, May 4, 2026, as Louisiana Firefighter's Appreciation Day.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Gerald Boudreaux

Louisiana designates May 4, 2026 as Firefighter’s Appreciation Day to honor firefighters and their families for their service and sacrifices.

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 104

Summary of Louisiana Senate Resolution SR 104 (2026)

Purpose

  • Recognize and designate Monday, May 4, 2026, as Louisiana Firefighter's Appreciation Day.
  • Commend firefighters across Louisiana for their dedication to public safety and service to residents of Louisiana and the United States.

Key Provisions

  • Formal declaration by the Louisiana Senate recognizing a specific day honoring firefighters.
  • Acknowledges Saint Florian’s Day (May 4) as the traditional observance associated with honoring firefighters.
  • Emphasizes the critical, high-risk nature of firefighting and the role of firefighters in responding to diverse disasters (natural and man-made) both within local communities and across the state/nation.
  • Encourages appreciation and support for firefighters and recognizes their sacrifices, along with those of their families.

Who/What is Affected

  • Public recognition by the State Senate of Louisiana.
  • Firefighting personnel and their families; indirectly, the broader community that benefits from public safety services.
  • The designation serves as an annual symbolic observance rather than creating new mandates, funding, or regulatory changes.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Enacted during the 2026 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.
  • Action history shows: Read by title and adopted on April 29, 2026.
  • No fiscal impact, regulatory changes, or programmatic authorizations are attached to this resolution; it is a ceremonial recognition.
  • Sponsor: Senator Gerald Boudreaux (co-sponsor).

Impact and Implications

  • Provides official recognition and a symbolic day to honor firefighters for their service and sacrifices.
  • May be used by local governments, fire departments, and community organizations as an occasion for appreciation events, public awareness, and commemorations.
  • Does not impose duties, create new programs, or authorize expenditure by the state. It is primarily a statement of acknowledgment and gratitude.

Notes

  • The digest notes that the resolution is largely ceremonial, aligned with Saint Florian’s Day traditions, and aims to highlight the essential and hazardous work of firefighters.
  • The text emphasizes national and state pride in the American fire service and the role of firefighters and their families.

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

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