Louisiana legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Louisiana SR180: COMMENDATIONS: Commends DJ Daniel and his family for their strength and perseverance.
Status: Passed both chambers, June 9, 2025
What the bill says
A resolution To commend Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel for his strength, resilience, and lifelong dream of becoming a police officer and to recognize his family for their unwavering support and dedication.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION To commend Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel for his strength, resilience, and lifelong dream of becoming a police officer and to recognize his family for their unwavering support and dedication. WHEREAS, in 2018, at the young age of six years old, DJ Daniel was diagnosed with brain and spinal cancer and given five months to live; and WHEREAS, despite overwhelming odds, seven years and more than thirteen brain surgeries later, DJ continues to fight cancer courageously, embodying the spirit of childhood resilience and living life to the fullest; and WHEREAS, after witnessing law enforcement officers spring into action following the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, DJ decided that he wanted to be a police officer; and WHEREAS, DJ has been sworn in as an honorary police officer by more than one thousand three hundred law enforcement agencies across the country, each time bringing awareness to the complexities of childhood cancer; and WHEREAS, DJ's greatest law enforcement honor came during a March 2025 joint address to Congress, when President Donald J. Trump swore him in as an honorary U.S. Secret Service agent; and Page 1 of SLS 25RS-2969 ORIGINAL SR NO. WHEREAS, DJ, his father, Theodis Daniel, and his extended family have inspired countless people with their strength, hope, and bond, representing the very best qualities found in those who serve …
Sponsors
- Myers, Brach (R, 23) · primary sponsor
- Abraham, Mark (R, 25)
- Barrow, Regina (D, 15)
- Tarver, Phillip (R, 36)
- Schamerhorn, Rodney (R, 24)
- Bouie, Joseph (D)
- Bagley, Larry (R, 7)
- Cathey Jr., Stewart (R, 33)
- Deshotel, Daryl (R, 28)
- Crews, Raymond (R, 8)
- Bamburg Jr., Dennis (R, 5)
- Fesi, Michael (R, 20)
Latest actions
- : Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.
- : Read by title and adopted.
- : Rules suspended. Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
Votes
- Senate Vote on SR 180, CO-AUTHORS (#828) (June 9, 2025): 31 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SR180?
- SR180 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2025 Regular Session): COMMENDATIONS: Commends DJ Daniel and his family for their strength and perseverance.
- What does SR180 do?
- In its own words: A resolution To commend Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel for his strength, resilience, and lifelong dream of becoming a police officer and to recognize his family for their unwavering support and dedication.
- What is the status of SR180?
- Passed both chambers as of June 9, 2025. Latest action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate. (June 10, 2025).
- Who sponsored SR180?
- Myers, Brach (R, 23), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR180?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25RS&b=SR180
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