COMMENDATIONS: Commends Gordie White for his commitment to waterfowl conservation through Ducks Unlimited and the preservation of North America's wetlands and wildlife
This bill is a commendation resolution honoring Gordie White for his long-term dedication to waterfowl conservation and wetland preservation through his work with Ducks Unlimited. It recognizes his role in founding the New Iberia chapter in 1972, his service as state chairman, and his development of the "Ducklings" volunteer fundraising model that has spread nationwide. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves to formally acknowledge his contributions and encourage future generations to continue environmental stewardship.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 24, 2026
Last action Apr 1, 2026
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The bill was converted from a draft House Resolution to its final enrolled version, which involves standard formatting adjustments and the addition of official signatures and page numbers. No substantive policy changes, funding amounts, eligibility criteria, or legal requirements were altered; the core commendation for Gordie White remains identical.
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The document was renumbered and reorganized to match the official enrolled format, replacing the original draft header and footer with the final legislative text.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, adopted.
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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