COMMENDATIONS: Commends Shreveport native Richard Williams, the father and coach of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams, for his many achievements
This bill is a resolution that formally recognizes Richard Williams, a native of Shreveport, Louisiana, as the father and coach of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams. It highlights his background of growing up in difficult circumstances and his role in raising his daughters to become world-class athletes who have won numerous Grand Slam titles and Olympic medals. The resolution expresses gratitude for his contributions to professional tennis and his legacy as a supportive parent who helped his daughters succeed. This type of commemorative measure does not create new laws or policies but serves to honor an individual's achievements.
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 an original draft to an enrolled version, which involves significant formatting and structural changes. The text was reorganized to remove draft markers, add official enrollment headers, and consolidate the resolution into a single page. No substantive policy changes, such as new laws, funding, or eligibility criteria, were introduced.
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The document structure was altered to remove draft identifiers and insert official enrollment language, while the core commendation text remained identical.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, adopted.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Joy Walters
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