CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Donald "Hermosura" Anthony Woods, Jr.
HR 109 is a resolution from the House of Representatives expressing condolences on the passing of Donald "Hermosura" Anthony Woods, Jr. It acknowledges his life and service, particularly as a bus driver and translator for St. Bernard Transit, and extends sympathy to his family and friends.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 5, 2025
Last action May 9, 2025
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HR109 Original
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HR109 Enrolled
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May 6, 2025
MODERATE
The bill was converted from a draft House Resolution to its final Enrolled version, which is the official form required for the resolution to be signed by the Governor and become law. The substantive content regarding condolences for Donald Woods Jr. remained identical, though the final version added a specific mention of the deceased being a great-grandfather to six great-grandchildren. The document also removed the legislative digest and updated the header to reflect its official status.
Scope change
The scope of the bill did not change; it remains a condolence resolution for a specific individual. The change is procedural, moving the document from a draft to its final, legally binding form.
TECHNICAL
The document header was updated to indicate the bill is 'ENROLLED', signifying it has passed both chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature.
The specific detail that the deceased was a 'great-grandfather to six great-grandchildren' was added to the text of the resolution.
The 'Digest' section, which provides a summary of the bill but is not part of the law itself, was removed from the final text.
Drafting artifacts, including page numbers and the original bill number (HLS 25RS-2041), were removed to finalize the document.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
May 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Read by title, rules suspended, adopted.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Bayham
RRepublican
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