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Senate approves naming of Caleb Easterling Memorial Bridge, honors family on the floor
Summary
The Senate gave final passage to House Bill 354 to name the bridge on Louisiana Highway 64 the Caleb Easterling Memorial Bridge and recognized the family on the floor; the bill passed with a recorded machine vote (33 ayes, 0 nays).
The Louisiana Senate approved House Bill 354 to designate the bridge on Louisiana Highway 64 over the Amite River as the Caleb Easterling Memorial Bridge and paused to honor the family in the chamber.
Senator Edmonds spoke at length about Caleb's life, athletic achievements and the family's presence in the gallery. Edmonds described the scholarship established in Caleb's honor and invited the family to the floor after the bill's passage. The chamber observed a moment of silence before proceeding to the next order of business.
Why it matters: the bill is a local designation honoring a young constituent and reflects a customary legislative practice of memorializing residents who died in tragic circumstances. The designation carries symbolic recognition and local significance to East Baton Rouge and Livingston parishes.
Vote: final passage recorded as 33 ayes, 0 nays.
Representative quote: "We now, the parents are here. ... Today the Senate honors you in the memory of your wonderful son," said Senator Edmonds on the floor during the recognition.
Next steps: the designation proceeds to enrollment as part of the regular process for naming state infrastructure.
