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LA HR193
Resolution
Status
5/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Carpenter
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AI Summary
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Expresses condolences from the Louisiana House of Representatives on the death of Melvin Lee "Kip" Holden, who passed away on May 14, 2025
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Holden served as Baton Rouge Metro Councilman for District 2 (elected 1984), Louisiana State Representative for District 63 (1988-2002), and Louisiana State Senator for District 15 (2002-2004)
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Elected in 2004 as the first African American mayor-president of East Baton Rouge Parish, serving three terms until 2016
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As mayor, established the Green Light Baton Rouge Citizens Council, an HIV/AIDS task force, and economic development initiatives for minority-owned businesses; led relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina evacuees in 2005
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Posthumously commends Holden for his lifetime of public service and contributions to East Baton Rouge Parish and Louisiana
Legislative Description
Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of former state legislator and mayor-president of East Baton Rouge Parish Melvin Lee "Kip" Holden and posthumously commends him
CONDOLENCES
Last Action
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
5/23/2025