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LA HR264
Resolution
Status
6/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Freiberg
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AI Summary
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Commends James DeGraauw, WAFB-TV Chief Photographer, on his retirement after 43 years of service covering breaking news, weather, and sports in Louisiana
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DeGraauw is a native of Abbeville, Louisiana, and Nicholls State University graduate who joined WAFB in Baton Rouge in 1982 after working three years at KLFY-TV in Lafayette
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Covered the Louisiana Legislature throughout his career, working alongside reporters during the administrations of eight governors from David Treen to Jeff Landry
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Provided coverage of major hurricanes including Andrew, Gustav, and Katrina, as well as three College World Series, three LSU Football National Championships, and the New Orleans Saints Super Bowl victory
Legislative Description
Commends James DeGraauw on the occasion of his retirement after forty-three years of service with WAFB-TV
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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.
6/4/2025