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COMMENDATIONS: Commends Alexandra Gramby on being named Louisiana's first national Miss Juneteenth

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tehmi Chassion

Non-binding House resolution commends Alexandra Gramby as Louisiana's first national Miss Juneteenth, a ceremonial honor recognizing a cultural milestone with no legal effects.

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
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Bill Summary · HR 271

Summary — H.R. 271 (Resolution)

Title on file: Commends Alexandra Gramby on being named Louisiana's first national Miss Juneteenth

Main purpose

H.R. 271 is a non‑binding commemorative resolution intended to recognize and commend Alexandra Gramby for being named Louisiana’s first national Miss Juneteenth. As a resolution of commendation, its purpose is ceremonial: to record the House’s congratulations and to honor the individual’s achievement and its cultural significance.

Key provisions / substance

  • Expresses congratulations to Alexandra Gramby on her selection as Louisiana’s first national Miss Juneteenth.
  • Recognizes the historical/cultural significance of the achievement and offers best wishes for her future endeavors.
  • Directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be made available for presentation to the honoree (standard in honorary resolutions).

Note: The official text for this specific commendation was not present in the document package supplied. The materials provided instead include multiple unrelated honorary/memorial resolutions (for other individuals and recognitions). The summary above is based on the resolution title and the classification as a congratulatory/ceremonial measure.

Who is affected

  • Alexandra Gramby (primary honoree).
  • The Miss Juneteenth organization, the Louisiana community, and constituencies that value symbolic recognition of cultural milestones (indirectly).
  • No governmental agencies are directed to take action; there are no regulatory or fiscal impacts.

Procedural status and timeline

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025.
  • Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce (per the record).
  • Placed on Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar; considered and adopted by the House (March–June 2025).
  • Read by title, adopted (June 2, 2025); enrolled & signed by Speaker (June 3, 2025).
  • Taken by the Clerk and presented to the Secretary of State (June 4, 2025).

Impact and legal effect

  • Purely ceremonial: does not create legal rights, change statute, or authorize spending.
  • Primarily a public acknowledgement that may carry symbolic value for the honoree and community.

Notes / recommendation

The document packet supplied contains text from multiple distinct resolutions and memorials unrelated to the title given for H.R. 271. For authoritative language and to confirm the exact wording presented to the Secretary of State, consult the official enrolled resolution as filed by the Clerk or the House legislative records.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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