CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin
This resolution expresses the condolences of the Louisiana House of Representatives for the death of Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin, a prominent New Orleans lawyer, musician, and community leader who passed away on May 30, 2026. The text honors her life by highlighting her achievements, including her legal career, her leadership role with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, and her extensive service on various boards and foundations. It formally acknowledges her legacy and extends wishes for comfort to her surviving family members.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 1, 2026
Last action Jun 3, 2026
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HR406 Original
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HR406 Enrolled
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Jun 1, 2026
MINOR
The bill was converted from an original draft to an enrolled version, which involved updating the page count and adding the Speaker's signature block. The substantive content of the resolution, including the biographical details and condolences for Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin, remained identical.
TECHNICAL
The page count was updated from 3 pages to 2 pages, and the title was changed to include 'ENROLLED'.
A signature block for the Speaker of the House of Representatives was added to the enrolled version.
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
Jun 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, rules suspended, adopted.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Aimee Freeman
DDemocratic
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