HR 139 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Guy Williams, president of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, for his assistance to the Lakeview community in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina

This legislative resolution formally commends Guy Williams, president of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, for his assistance to the Lakeview community in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. The bill highlights specific actions taken by Williams, such as providing meeting space, supporting fundraising efforts, and keeping his bank open to offer financial relief and mortgage lending despite damaged systems. It also notes his role in helping restore the New Canal Lighthouse and his leadership in saving lives and providing emotional support during the disaster. The resolution serves as an official recognition of his contributions rather than a change to laws or regulations.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Apr 14, 2026 Last action Apr 17, 2026

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HR139 Original → HR139 Enrolled · 3 edits · Apr 16, 2026

MINOR

The bill was converted from an original draft to an enrolled version, which primarily involved formatting adjustments, the removal of internal legislative tracking numbers (like 'HLS 26RS-3091'), and the addition of official signatures and page headers required for final passage. No substantive policy changes, funding amounts, or eligibility criteria were altered.

TECHNICAL

Removed internal legislative tracking identifiers and draft headers to finalize the document for official record.

Added the 'SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES' title and signature block to the enrolled version.

Adjusted line breaks and spacing to conform to the official enrolled format while retaining the exact same commendation text.

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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Apr 15, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, adopted.

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors