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LA HCR42

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

4/8/2026

Primary Sponsor

Phillip DeVillier

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Louisiana Legislature commends David Kerstein for receiving the 2025 Times-Picayune Loving Cup, an award recognizing individuals who serve their community without expectation of public recognition or material reward

  • Kerstein heads the Helis Foundation, which awarded nearly $2.4 million in grants in 2024 to support art accessibility in New Orleans, including public sculptures on Poydras Street, admission-free museum events, and a sculpture garden in City Park

  • Kerstein helped WWOZ-FM find a new home and supported Louisiana artists participating in the Venice Biennale international cultural exhibition

  • Serves on multiple civic boards including Jazz Fest, Business Council of New Orleans, Tulane University President's Council, Bureau of Governmental Research, Arts Council of New Orleans, and New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation

  • Native of Eunice, Louisiana, holds undergraduate and law degrees from Tulane University, and has been married to his wife Geneva for 59 years

Legislative Description

Commends David Kerstein on being awarded the 2025 Times-Picayune Loving Cup

COMMENDATIONS

Last Action

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

4/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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