Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana SR151: CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of Edith Kay Kirkpatrick.
Status: Passed both chambers, May 25, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution To express the sincere heartfelt and condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of Edith Kay Kirkpatrick.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION To express the sincere heartfelt and condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of Edith Kay Kirkpatrick. WHEREAS, the Baton Rouge community and the State of Louisiana suffered a profound loss with the passing of Edith Kay Kirkpatrick on Sunday, May 10, 2026; and WHEREAS, Edith Kay Kirkpatrick, affectionately known as "Kay", was born in Jennings, Louisiana, on July 14, 1946, to her parents, Claude and Edith Kirkpatrick; and WHEREAS, from a young age, Kay displayed remarkable musical talent and, at just twelve years old, earned recognition as a childhood prodigy through her performance of a piano solo with the New Orleans Philharmonic Orchestra; and WHEREAS, at the age of thirteen, she moved with her family to Baton Rouge, where she attended Lee High School and was recognized for her academic excellence, character, and leadership, serving as student body vice president and being voted "Most Likely to Succeed"; and WHEREAS, in 1963, Kay attended Louisiana Girls State and returned in 1964 as a counselor, after which she served as a volunteer and frequent speaker at Girls State conventions; and WHEREAS, while attending Louisiana State University, she was an active member Page 1 of SLS 26RS-3701 ORIGINAL SR NO. of Chi Omega sorority serving as an officer and participating in Angel Flight, ultimately rising …
Sponsors
- Foil, Franklin (R, 16) · primary sponsor
- Luneau, Jay (D, 29)
Latest actions
- : Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.
- : Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time by title and adopted.
Common questions
- What is SR151?
- SR151 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of Edith Kay Kirkpatrick.
- What does SR151 do?
- In its own words: A resolution To express the sincere heartfelt and condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of Edith Kay Kirkpatrick.
- What is the status of SR151?
- Passed both chambers as of May 25, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate. (May 28, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR151?
- Foil, Franklin (R, 16), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SR151?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SR151
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