COMMENDATIONS: Commends Grambling State University on the occasion of the centennial celebration of its world-renown Tiger Marching Band and recognizes its contributions to music, education, culture, and Louisiana

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rashid Young

Commends Grambling State University’s World Famed Tiger Marching Band for 100 years of achievement, service, and cultural impact as Louisiana’s ambassador.

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

Summary of Bill: HCR 38 (2026) – Louisiana

Purpose and Intent

The bill is a House Concurrent Resolution that commends Grambling State University for celebrating the centennial of its World Famed Tiger Marching Band.

It recognizes the band’s contributions to music, education, culture, and the heritage of Louisiana.

The resolution also expresses best wishes to the band’s directors, student musicians, staff, alumni, administration, and supporters as they commemorate the milestone.

Key Provisions and Changes

Acknowledges the World Famed Tiger Marching Band was established in 1926 when President Charles P. Adams tasked Ralph Waldo Emerson Jones with organizing a marching band.

Highlights the band’s growth from 17 instruments to a nationally distinguished ensemble.

Recognizes leadership under Conrad Hutchinson, Jr. beginning in 1952, under whom the band gained prominence as “The Best Band in the Land.”

Notes the band’s national and international performances, including:

Appearing at Super Bowl I
Participation in U.S. presidential inaugural parades and events
International performances and appearances in major films and media

Emphasizes the band’s role as an ambassador for Grambling State University and Louisiana, its association with the Bayou Classic, and its ongoing commitment to discipline, artistry, leadership development, and service.

Declares the centennial celebration as a fitting occasion to honor directors, student musicians, staff, alumni, and supporters who sustained the band’s legacy for 100 years.

Who or What Is Affected

Grambling State University and its World Famed Tiger Marching Band (and its community of directors, students, staff, alumni, administration, and supporters) receive formal statewide recognition.

Louisiana’s cultural and educational heritage is highlighted through the acknowledgment.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Legislative action occurred in the 2026 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.

The digest indicates the bill moved through standard concurrent-resolution procedures, including:

Senate action (read and passed)
Enrichment of text via concurrent adoption
Final passage and enrollment/signature by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate

The official actions show a ceremonial commendation rather than any fiscal or regulatory changes.

Additional Notes

Co-sponsor: Rashid Young

The measure is non-binding and ceremonial, serving to publicly recognize and celebrate the centennial milestone and Louisiana’s cultural history associated with the band.

This summary provides a clear view of the bill’s intention, the band’s achievements highlighted by the resolution, who is recognized, and the legislative processing path.