CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere condolences upon the passing of Mr. Harry Winters Thomas.
This bill is a resolution that expresses the Louisiana Senate's sincere condolences for the death of Harry Winters Thomas, a journalist from Shreveport. It honors his career as a pioneering Black reporter in Northwest Louisiana who dedicated forty years to uncovering important stories and advocating for underrepresented communities. The resolution acknowledges his contributions to the Shreveport Sun and his role as a deacon in his church before formally transmitting the document to his family.
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passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
May 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced May 13, 2024
Last action May 15, 2024
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May 14, 2024
Upper · Passed
Read by title and adopted.
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May 13, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Sam Jenkins
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