Expresses the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Louisiana State Legislature upon the passing of Steven J. Miguez.
Summary
SCR 57 is a concurrent resolution expressing the Louisiana Legislature’s condolences on the death of Steven Joseph Miguez and honoring his life and accomplishments. The resolution recounts his background, including his education, family life, and long career as an entrepreneur and businessman in Iberia Parish and Louisiana. It highlights his founding of Iberia Crew Boat & Marine Service and Miguez Fuel and Lubricants, emphasizing his role in supporting the state’s maritime and fuel industries.
The resolution also recognizes Miguez’s achievements outside business, including his success as a competitive pistol shooter at national and international levels, his support for shooting sports, and his service as a reserve deputy in the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Department. It closes by extending condolences to his family and directing that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to them.
Impact
SCR 57 does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its legal effect is ceremonial and commemorative only: it formally records the Legislature’s condolences and recognition of Steven J. Miguez’s contributions, and it authorizes transmission of the resolution to his family. The resolution affects no statutes or regulated parties beyond the symbolic acknowledgment of an individual and his family.
Sentiment
The sentiment around SCR 57 is uniformly positive and respectful. The Senate adopted the resolution unanimously, with 34 yeas and 0 nays, and also approved the co-author motion unanimously. The bill text itself is laudatory, presenting Miguez as a successful businessman, community member, sportsman, and family man whose life merited public recognition.
Contention
There is no notable policy contention in the bill or its voting history. Because SCR 57 is a memorial resolution rather than substantive legislation, it did not appear to generate debate, opposition, or disagreement in committee or on the floor. Any discussion would have centered on honoring Miguez’s legacy rather than on competing legal or policy positions.