COMMENDATIONS: Commends Acadiana Veterans Hockey on winning the 2026 USA Hockey-Long Drink Warrior National Championships.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rick Edmonds

Louisiana officially commends Acadiana Veterans Hockey for winning the 2026 USA Hockey-Long Drink Warrior National Championship and highlights its veteran-supporting mission.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.

Summary of Senate Resolution No. 162 (SR 162), 2026 Session, Louisiana

Purpose and intent

Declares commendation and congratulations to Acadiana Veterans Hockey (AVH) of Louisiana for winning the 2026 USA Hockey-Long Drink Warrior National Championship.

Specifically recognizes AVH as the Tier VIB national champion in the competition held in Dallas, Texas, on April 26, 2026.

The resolution expresses admiration for AVH’s mission to support military veterans through hockey, camaraderie, community building, and charitable efforts.

Key provisions and statements

Official commendation: The Louisiana Senate formally commends and congratulates AVH for achieving the national championship title.

Community and values emphasis: Highlights AVH’s role in bringing veterans together, fostering inclusion, mutual support, and balancing athletic participation with civilian responsibilities (careers and families).

Team ethos and support: Describes AVH as a “brotherhood/sisterhood” founded on trust, respect, and shared experiences, with extensive support extending beyond hockey and when teammates face personal struggles.

Formal transmission: Provides that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to the Acadiana Veterans Hockey team.

Parties affected

Primary: Acadiana Veterans Hockey (AVH) and its members, louisianan veterans who participate in AVH.

Secondary: The broader Louisiana veteran community and supporters who view AVH’s accomplishments as a source of pride and inspiration.

Governmental: No regulatory or fiscal obligations; the resolution is a ceremonial acknowledgment from the Louisiana Senate.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Introduced in the Senate during the 2026 Regular Session; rules suspended, read by title, and adopted in the Senate (as of the documented action history).

Effective date: Ceremonial resolution; takes effect upon adoption by the Senate (no fiscal impact or administrative implementation required).

Sponsorship: Primary sponsor is Senator Edmonds, with co-sponsor Senator Rick Edmonds listed in the record.

Additional notes

The digest and supporting text reiterate the focus on AVH winning the USA Hockey-Long Drink Warrior National Championship, Tier 6B (the digest notes Tier 6B, while the main body references Tier VIB; the formal resolution text states Tier VIB; readers should note the typographical alignment when citing the exact tier in formal contexts).

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