COMMENDATIONS: Commends Breaux Bridge resident Jacob Lewis on being selected by Louisiana Public Broadcasting as the Louisiana representative in the PBS Kids series "America's Awesome Kids"

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chad Boyer

Louisiana officially commends Jacob Lewis for being selected as the state representative in PBS Kids’ America’s Awesome Kids series and to be recognized June 22, 2026.

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

Summary of HR 297 (2026 Regular Session, Louisiana)

Purpose and intent

HR 297 commends a Louisiana resident, Jacob Lewis of Breaux Bridge, for being selected by Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) as the Louisiana representative in the PBS Kids series “America’s Awesome Kids.”

The resolution recognizes Jacob’s leadership, community involvement, and the significance of his selection as a representative for Louisiana in the national PBS Kids project.

Key provisions and changes

Formal commendation: The bill does not create new laws or policy; it formally honors and acknowledges Jacob Lewis for his selection and upcoming feature in the series.

Public recognition: The resolution states that Jacob will be recognized by LPB on June 22, 2026, at St. Martinville’s STEAM Academy.

Content description referenced: The resolution notes aspects of Jacob’s activities and episode content, including:

His leadership as a “House Chief” at school and his anti-bullying campaign.
Personal interests such as horseback riding, trail riding, football, and engagement in Acadiana cultural activities.
Episode elements like a Friends-and-Family trail ride with horses, wagons, zydeco music, and Cajun cooking, as well as a tour of the Atchafalaya Swamp featuring Cajun Santa Claus (Papa Noel).

Who is affected

Primary beneficiary: Jacob Lewis, the Breaux Bridge resident highlighted in the resolution.

The broader community: Residents of Breaux Bridge and Louisiana may view the recognition as a point of local pride and a positive representation in a national PBS Kids program.

LPB and the state: LPB receives acknowledgment for selecting and promoting a Louisiana-based participant in a national series.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: The resolution is a House of Representatives commendation, a ceremonial measure.

Read and referred: The bill shows standard procedural steps (read by title, laid over) typical for a non-binding commendation.

Recognition date: Jacob Lewis is to be recognized on June 22, 2026, at the STEAM Academy in St. Martinville.

Additional notes

The bill does not modify statutes or impose regulatory requirements.

It serves as an official expression of appreciation from the Louisiana House of Representatives for Jacob Lewis’s selection and upcoming media feature.

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