HR 53 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

COMMENDATIONS: Commends decorated veteran and centenarian James "Jim" Bollich for his military service in the United States Army Air Corps on the occasion of Louisiana America 250

This resolution formally honors James "Jim" Bollich, a 104-year-old veteran from Louisiana, for his military service in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. The bill recognizes his participation in the Battle of Bataan, his survival of the Bataan Death March, and his four-and-a-half years as a prisoner of war in Manchuria. It also acknowledges his numerous military decorations, including the Purple Heart and Congressional Gold Medal, as well as his later achievements as a Fulbright Scholar and author. The commendation is presented specifically to mark Louisiana's 250th anniversary.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 23, 2026 Last action Mar 27, 2026

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HR53 Original → HR53 Enrolled · 1 edit · Mar 25, 2026

MINOR

The bill was converted from a House Resolution to an Enrolled version, changing its format to include official enrollment headers and signatures. The substantive text, which commends veteran James Bollich, remains identical. No policy, funding, or eligibility changes occurred.

TECHNICAL

The document format was updated from an 'Original' House Resolution to an 'Enrolled' version, adding official enrollment headers and a Speaker signature while keeping the legislative text unchanged.

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

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Committee

Mar 24, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, adopted.

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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors