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LA SCR11

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

4/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Katrina Jackson-Andrews

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Louisiana Legislature commends Pastor James Johnson for his lifetime of service as an educator, pastor, and community leader

  • Served over three decades (1989-2025) as pastor of New Light Baptist Church and formerly True Light Baptist Church in Winnsboro, Louisiana

  • Education career in Monroe City Schools included roles as teacher at Carroll Junior High, vice principal and principal of Wossman High School, high school supervisor, and Title I and IV supervisor

  • Active in civic organizations including Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Ouachita Parish Fire Commission, Green Oaks Detention Board, African American Museum Board of Directors, and Tri-District Boys and Girls Club

  • Led New Light Baptist Church through major achievements including facility renovations, establishment of multiple ministries, expansion of the New Light Economic Empowerment Corporation, and purchase of a 24-passenger church bus

Legislative Description

Commends Pastor James Johnson for over thirty-five years of service at New Light Baptist Church in Monroe, Louisiana.

COMMENDATIONS

Last Action

Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 5/1/2025.

5/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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