CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of Patricia Ann McKinney Pendergrass.
Summary
Senate Resolution 28 is a commemorative resolution expressing the Louisiana Senate’s sincere condolences on the death of Patricia Ann McKinney Pendergrass. The resolution recounts her life, including her upbringing, graduation from Louisiana Tech University, service in the United States Air Force from 1976 to 1980 where she attained the rank of captain, and her long-time involvement in the Minden community, First Baptist Church of Minden, and Glenbrook School.
The resolution also highlights Patty Pendergrass’s personal character and legacy, emphasizing her faith, devotion to family, commitment to her hometown, and perseverance in living with rheumatoid arthritis. It closes by recognizing her surviving family members and formally transmitting a copy of the resolution to her family as an expression of respect and sympathy from the Senate.
Impact
SR28 does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its legal effect is limited to an official legislative expression of condolence and recognition, with the only procedural consequence being the transmission of the adopted resolution to the family of Patricia Ann McKinney Pendergrass.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding SR28 is uniformly respectful and sympathetic. The resolution itself is entirely laudatory, and the available context shows no recorded opposition, committee controversy, or dissenting votes. It reflects the Senate’s intent to honor a deceased Louisiana resident and acknowledge her service, faith, and community contributions.
Contention
There are no notable points of contention in the available record. Because this is a memorial condolence resolution, it appears to have been noncontroversial and ceremonial in nature, with no committee debate or voting opposition documented. The only substantive focus is the tribute to Patricia Ann McKinney Pendergrass and the values she represented.