SCR 56 Louisiana Senate · 2025 Regular Session

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of Robert Winfred Merrick and honors his life, legacy, and contributions to Louisiana.

SCR 56 is a ceremonial resolution expressing the Louisiana Legislature's condolences for the passing of Robert "Bob" Winfred Merrick, a New Orleans philanthropist and real estate leader. It honors his life, legacy, and significant contributions to Louisiana, including his major donations to local charities like the American Red Cross, University of New Orleans, and the National WWII Museum. The resolution directs copies to his wife and four daughters. As a non-binding expression of sympathy, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2025

Committee Review

Senate Passage

May 2025

House Passage

May 2025

Governor

Introduced May 21, 2025 Last action Jun 1, 2025

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What changed between versions

SCR56 Original → SCR56 Enrolled · 3 edits · May 29, 2025

MINOR

The bill was converted from an original draft to its enrolled, final version, which involved significant formatting adjustments to align with official legislative standards. The core content remained consistent, but the text was reorganized to include a formal title, expanded the list of specific awards and organizations Merrick supported, and corrected a typo in the description of his hobbies.

TECHNICAL

The document structure was updated to include a formal title ('A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION') and removed the original header metadata, standardizing the layout for final printing.

The list of charitable organizations and awards received by Merrick was expanded and reorganized to include specific honors like the 'National Red Cross Humanitarian of the Year Award' and 'Times-Picayune Loving Cup'.

A spelling error was corrected in the 'WHEREAS' clause describing his hobbies, changing 'Merrick' to 'Merrick' in the phrase 'possessing a wicked sense of humor, Merrrick had...'.

Floor votes · Senate May 27, 2025

How they voted

26–0

Passed · 11 other

Total votes 37

May 27, 2025

D Democratic11

7 Yea 4

63% Yea

R Republican26

19 Yea 7

73% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

May 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

Read by title, rules suspended, concurred in.

lower

May 27, 2025

Upper · Passed

Read by title and adopted by a vote of 28 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.

upper

May 21, 2025

Introduced

Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

upper

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor