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COMMENDATIONS: Commends Emma Renee Bonin on being named the 2026-2027 St. Francis Regis Church 30th Étouffée Festival Queen

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chad Boyer

Commends Emma Renee Bonin for being named the 2026-2027 Étouffée Festival Queen and highlights her anti-impaired driving advocacy and community service.

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 178

Summary of HR 178 (2026 Regular Session, Louisiana)

Title

Commends Emma Renee Bonin on being named the 2026-2027 St. Francis Regis Church 30th Étouffée Festival Queen

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose of this resolution is ceremonial: to formally commend and recognize Emma Renee Bonin for being named the 2026-2027 St. Francis Regis Church 30th Étouffée Festival Queen.
  • The resolution also expresses appreciation for her advocacy against impaired driving and her broader community involvement.

Key Provisions and Provisions Changes

  • Declares that Emma Renee Bonin is worthy of high recognition due to her academic achievements, advocacy, and community service.
  • Specifically notes Bonin’s background:
    • 19-year-old native of New Iberia, Louisiana
    • 2025 graduate of New Iberia Senior High School
    • Freshman at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (kinesiology major, 3.8 GPA, President’s List honors)
    • Activities and affiliations: Kinesiology Professional Association; Life on Purpose small group at Our Savior's Church
    • Employment and roles: works at Tutu Cute Vinyl Creations; cheer coach at New Heights Gymnastics
    • Personal advocacy: survivor of a head-on collision caused by a drunk driver; focuses on anti-impaired driving advocacy and educating others about risks
    • Community involvement: volunteers at various festivals across Louisiana
    • Hobbies and interests: hunting, fishing, watching college baseball
    • Career aspiration: athletic trainer with a goal to work with special needs athletes in the Special Olympics
  • The resolution emphasizes the impact of her advocacy against impaired driving and her commitment to public service.

Who is Affected

  • The primary “beneficiary” of the resolution is Emma Renee Bonin.
  • The broader effect is symbolic: it publicly recognizes and honors her achievements and advocacy, which may influence community awareness and inspiration but has no direct regulatory or fiscal impact on state policy or programs.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • This is a House Resolution (HR 178) presented in the Louisiana House of Representatives during the 2026 Regular Session.
  • Sponsorship: Representative Boyer (with a co-sponsor: Chad Boyer).
  • Action history indicates “Read by title” on 2026-04-20, which is a procedural step in the legislative process.
  • As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create law, impose requirements, or allocate funds; it serves to commend and express best wishes.

Notable Details

  • The resolution explicitly expresses enduring appreciation for her advocacy against impaired driving and extends sincere wishes for continued prosperity.
  • The document includes standard legislative language stating that the digest is informational and not part of the law.

If you’d like, I can add a brief comparison to typical purposes of ceremonial resolutions or provide context on similar recent resolutions in Louisiana.

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

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