CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of Mable Harris Thomas
Summary
House Resolution 167 is a commemorative resolution expressing the Louisiana House of Representatives’ condolences on the death of Mable Harris Thomas. The resolution recounts her life, including her birth in Napoleonville, her education and career as an educator, her later service as a minute clerk in New Orleans Traffic Court, and her long record of community involvement, church membership, volunteerism, and neighborhood watch leadership in Hollygrove.
The measure does not create, amend, or repeal any state law. It is a ceremonial resolution intended to honor an individual’s life and extend sympathy to her family, friends, and community. The digest confirms that the resolution’s sole purpose is to express condolences on her passing.
Impact
HR 167 has no substantive legal impact on Louisiana statutes, regulations, or state programs. It is a nonbinding House resolution that serves a commemorative and expressive function only, recognizing Mable Harris Thomas’s contributions as an educator, civic volunteer, church member, and community leader. Because it is a resolution of condolence, it affects no regulated parties and imposes no duties or rights.
Sentiment
The available context suggests uniformly positive and respectful sentiment. The resolution is written in a celebratory and mournful tone, emphasizing Thomas’s long life of service, faith, education, and community engagement. There is no recorded committee debate or vote, and the bill was withdrawn from the files prior to introduction, indicating no visible controversy in the legislative record provided.
Contention
No notable points of contention appear in the bill text or available legislative history. There are no committee transcripts, no recorded votes, and no amendments or objections reflected in the materials provided. The only procedural note is that the resolution was withdrawn from the files of the House prior to introduction, but the record does not explain why.