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LA HR235
Resolution
Status
5/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dixon McMakin
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AI Summary
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Louisiana House of Representatives commends WBRZ-TV anchor Sylvia Weatherspoon for winning the 2024 Region 9 Edward R. Murrow Feature Reporting Award for her story "Unlikely friendship sparks when boy mistakes multimillionaire for homeless man"
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Weatherspoon has served as co-anchor of WBRZ News 2 since December 1993 and holds a broadcast journalism degree from Louisiana State University
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Previous recognitions include the Louisiana State Medical Society's 2007 Award for Excellence in Medical Journalism, Louisiana Associated Press Best News Spot Award, and Louisiana Association of Broadcasters Lifetime Achievement Award
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Founded Sylvia's Toys For Christmas in 2015, partnering with St. Vincent de Paul Charity to provide toys to children ages 2-13 in underserved East Baton Rouge Parish communities
Legislative Description
Commends WBRZ-TV anchor Sylvia Weatherspoon on winning the 2024 Region 9 Edward R. Murrow Feature Reporting Award
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Last Action
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
5/30/2025