Honoring Frantz Coutard upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Visionary Awards Gala on March 22, 2026
This bill is a resolution that formally recognizes Frantz Coutard in connection with his upcoming special recognition at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Visionary Awards Gala on March 22, 2026. The resolution highlights Coutard's work as an entrepreneur and community leader who founded several initiatives focused on economic empowerment, including a digital signage system for small businesses and programs that provide job training and mentorship. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to honor Coutard and authorizes the transmission of a copy of the resolution to him. This is a ceremonial measure that does not create new laws or policy changes but serves to acknowledge an individual's contributions to the community.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Assembly Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2026
Last action Mar 4, 2026
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This bill passed the Assembly. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
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Mar 4, 2026
Introduced
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Vivian Cook
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