Senate honors Pastor Mike and Tara Wicker for community impact in Louisiana

The Louisiana Senate convened on June 9, 2025, to discuss various legislative matters and recognize significant contributions from community leaders. The meeting began with expressions of gratitude towards the staff for their hard work in preparing the budget, highlighting the dedication of individuals such as Sherry, Jessica, May, and Heather. Senators acknowledged the leadership of Senator Womack, commending his efforts in organizing the session and facilitating discussions with various groups.

Senator Clough took the floor to introduce Pastor Mike Wicker and First Lady Tara Wicker, recognizing their impactful work in the community. The Wickers have been instrumental in initiatives aimed at defending life and strengthening families, including the Black Dads for Life program and the Love Life Faith Initiative. Their efforts have fostered civic engagement among Christians through the My God Votes movement, which emphasizes the importance of voting as a responsibility.

Following these recognitions, Senator Wallach moved to suspend the rules to discuss House Bill 479, aimed at creating a comprehensive victim service system and establishing a crime victims bill of rights. Additionally, Senator Womack sought to discharge House Bill 145, which pertains to income tax deductions for construction code retrofitting.

The meeting concluded with the announcement of several Senate bills and joint resolutions that had passed in the House, including amendments to various Senate Bills. The session underscored the collaborative efforts of the Senate in addressing community needs and legislative responsibilities.