Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana SR183: COMMENDATIONS: Commends Louisiana, Blues, and guitar legend George "Buddy Guy" on the occasion of his ninetieth birthday.
Status: Passed both chambers, May 31, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution To commend and congratulate Louisiana, Blues, and guitar legend George "Buddy" Guy on the momentous occasion of his ninetieth birthday and to recognize his extraordinary contributions to the cultural, musical, and artistic heritage of the state of Louisiana and the United States.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION To commend and congratulate Louisiana, Blues, and guitar legend George "Buddy" Guy on the momentous occasion of his ninetieth birthday and to recognize his extraordinary contributions to the cultural, musical, and artistic heritage of the state of Louisiana and the United States. WHEREAS, George "Buddy" Guy was born on July 30, 1936, in Lettsworth, Louisiana, and rose from humble beginnings in Pointe Coupee Parish to become one of the most influential Blues musicians in American history; and WHEREAS, Buddy's musical career began in Louisiana, where he built his first two-string guitar at age seven; and WHEREAS, after working for a few years as a janitor at Louisiana State University, he moved to Chicago where he recorded for Cobra Records and Chess Records and collaborated with childhood idols and musical giants such as Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf; and WHEREAS, Buddy's raw emotion, showmanship, and blistering guitar style reshaped electric Blues; and WHEREAS, his unmatched guitar technique, electrifying stage presence, and soulful artistry have shaped the modern Blues genre and inspired generations of musicians across Page 1 of SLS 26RS-4590 ORIGINAL SR NO. the world, including Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Bonamassa, and countless others; and WHEREAS, one of Rock and Roll's most iconic evenings took place at Buddy Guy's Checkerboard Lounge on the …
Sponsors
- Boudreaux, Gerald (D, 24) · primary sponsor
- Kleinpeter, Caleb (R, 17)
Latest actions
- : Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026.
- : Read by title and adopted.
- : Rules suspended. Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
Common questions
- What is SR183?
- SR183 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): COMMENDATIONS: Commends Louisiana, Blues, and guitar legend George "Buddy Guy" on the occasion of his ninetieth birthday.
- What does SR183 do?
- In its own words: A resolution To commend and congratulate Louisiana, Blues, and guitar legend George "Buddy" Guy on the momentous occasion of his ninetieth birthday and to recognize his extraordinary contributions to the cultural, musical, and artistic heritage of the state of Louisiana and the United States.
- What is the status of SR183?
- Passed both chambers as of May 31, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026. (June 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR183?
- Boudreaux, Gerald (D, 24), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SR183?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SR183
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