{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congressman-troy-carter-sr-passing-jim-bernhard", "Statement from Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. on the Passing of Jim Bernhard", "2025-11-16", "2025", "2025-11", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, LA \u2013 Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement on the death of Jim Bernhard:\n\n\u201cI am deeply saddened by the passing of Jim Bernhard, a giant of Louisiana industry and a powerful force for progress in our state. Jim was more than a business leader. He was a visionary who built opportunity where others saw obstacles. From the Shaw Group to Bernhard Capital Partners, his work transformed lives, created thousands of jobs, and reshaped the economic landscape of Louisiana. His impact will be felt for generations.\n\n\u201cJim was also a committed civic leader, a proud Democrat, and a man who invested in the people and communities of south Louisiana. His leadership extended far beyond boardrooms. He believed in service, in lifting others, and in giving back to the state he loved.\n\n\u201cThis loss is deeply personal as well. Jim is the father of James \u201cTres\u201d Bernhard III, one of my most valued and trusted advisors on my congressional staff. I have seen firsthand the strength, character, and dedication that Jim instilled in his family. My heart goes out to James, his siblings, and the entire Bernhard family.\n\n\u201cOn behalf of my entire congressional staff, our family, and friends, we send our most sincere condolences during this difficult time.\n\n\u201cLouisiana has lost a trailblazer. His family has lost a patriarch. And many of us have lost a friend.\n\n\u201cMay his memory be a blessing and his legacy a reminder of what bold vision and unwavering dedication can accomplish.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:52:45Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congressman-troy-carter-sr-passing-jim-bernhard"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.2839511036872864, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}