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HR 172

COMMENDATIONS: Commends AmeriCorps Seniors Southern University at Shreveport Caddo/Bossier Foster Grandparent Volunteer Program on forty-six years of service to children and designates May 1, 2026, as AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Volunteer Day in Louisiana

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Steven Jackson and 2 co-sponsors

Louisiana designates May 1, 2026 as AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Volunteer Day to honor 46 years of mentoring, tutoring, and supporting economically disadvantaged youth.

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 172

Summary of Bill HR 172 (2026 Regular Session, Louisiana)

Title

COMMENDATIONS: Commends AmeriCorps Seniors Southern University at Shreveport Caddo/Bossier Foster Grandparent Volunteer Program on forty-six years of service to children and designates May 1, 2026, as AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Volunteer Day in Louisiana

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a House Resolution that formally commends the AmeriCorps Seniors Southern University at Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Foster Grandparent Volunteer Program.
  • It recognizes 46 years of service by the program to children and designates a specific day (May 1, 2026) as AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Volunteer Day in Louisiana.
  • The resolution emphasizes the positive impact of AmeriCorps programs in promoting service, mentorship, and bridging divides across generations and backgrounds.

Key Provisions

  • Recognition: The Louisiana House of Representatives commends the AmeriCorps Seniors Southern University at Shreveport Caddo/Bossier Foster Grandparent Volunteer Program for its long-standing contributions to children.
  • Designation of Day: Official designation of Friday, May 1, 2026, as AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Volunteer Day in Louisiana.
  • Statements of Purpose: Highlights the program’s role in mentoring, tutoring, and caregiving for economically disadvantaged youth, particularly those with special or exceptional needs, and its broader societal benefits (improved behavioral and educational outcomes, support for children of veterans or deployed family members, etc.).

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary: AmeriCorps Seniors Southern University at Shreveport Caddo/Bossier Foster Grandparent Volunteer Program.
  • Secondary: The recognition may influence awareness and public acknowledgement within Louisiana communities and could encourage community support for mentoring and volunteer activities connected to this program.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: The bill is a House Resolution (HR) and, as such, serves a ceremonial/recognition function rather than creating new law or imposing regulatory changes.
  • Action History: Read by title and lay over under the rules as of April 20, 2026.
  • Effective Date: The designated day is Friday, May 1, 2026, for statewide recognition.

Notable Details

  • The program targets individuals aged 55 and older who serve as one-on-one mentors, tutors, and caregivers to economically disadvantaged youth, with emphasis on students with special or exceptional needs and those affected by abuse, neglect, or deployment in the family.
  • The bill references the broader national impact of AmeriCorps Seniors and its mission to strengthen communities through volunteer service.

Bottom Line

HR 172 is a ceremonial resolution that publicly commends the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent program at Southern University at Shreveport (Caddo/Bossier) for 46 years of service and designates May 1, 2026, as AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Volunteer Day in Louisiana. It acknowledges the program’s role in mentoring and supporting disadvantaged youth and its broader community benefits.

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

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