Louisiana legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Louisiana SR208: CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of Oscar Earl Carter III.
Status: Passed both chambers, June 12, 2025
What the bill says
A resolution To express the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of Oscar Earl Carter III and to commemorate his extraordinary life of service, leadership, and compassion.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION To express the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of Oscar Earl Carter III and to commemorate his extraordinary life of service, leadership, and compassion. WHEREAS, it is with profound sorrow and loving remembrance that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana has learned of the passing of Oscar Earl Carter III on June 9, 2025, at the age of eighty; and WHEREAS, born and raised with a heart for service and an unyielding drive for excellence, Oscar lived a life defined by compassion, leadership, and unwavering dedication to improving the lives of others, while deeply valuing his role as a devoted father and loving companion to Martha Bradford; and WHEREAS, for over thirty-five years, Oscar served as executive director of the Dr. O.E. Carter, Jr. Memorial Foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he led a nationally accredited opioid treatment center, which became a beacon of hope to individuals battling addiction; and WHEREAS, Oscar was a visionary entrepreneur, serving as vice president and co-owner of Coastal Ford, Inc., in Mobile, Alabama, where he guided sales teams, managed operations, and upheld excellence in customer service; he also owned O.E. Carter Page 1 of SLS 25RS-3226 ORIGINAL SR NO. Maintenance, Inc., where his work extended from appliance repair to international trade, …
Sponsors
- Bouie, Joseph (D) · primary sponsor
- Abraham, Mark (R, 25)
- Allain, Robert (R, 21)
- Barrow, Regina (D, 15)
- Tarver, Phillip (R, 36)
- Schamerhorn, Rodney (R, 24)
- Bagley, Larry (R, 7)
- Cathey Jr., Stewart (R, 33)
- Deshotel, Daryl (R, 28)
- Crews, Raymond (R, 8)
- Bamburg Jr., Dennis (R, 5)
- Melerine, Michael (R, 6)
Latest actions
- : Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time by title and adopted.
- : By a vote of 38 yeas and 0 nays.
- : Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/13/2025.
Votes
- Senate Vote on SR 208, CO-AUTHORS (#1007) (June 12, 2025): 35 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Vote on SR 208, ADOPT (#1006) (June 12, 2025): 38 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SR208?
- SR208 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2025 Regular Session): CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of Oscar Earl Carter III.
- What does SR208 do?
- In its own words: A resolution To express the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of Oscar Earl Carter III and to commemorate his extraordinary life of service, leadership, and compassion.
- What is the status of SR208?
- Passed both chambers as of June 12, 2025. Latest action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time by title and adopted. (June 12, 2025).
- Who sponsored SR208?
- Bouie, Joseph (D), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR208?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25RS&b=SR208
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