COMMENDATIONS: Commends Grambling State University upon the celebration of the one hundred twenty-fifth anniversary of its founding and recognizes its enduring contributions to higher education, leadership, and public service in the state of Louisiana and beyond.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jay Luneau

SCR 82 formally commends Grambling State University on its 125th anniversary, recognizing its longstanding contributions to higher education, leadership, and public service in Loui

Read by title; withdrawn from the files of the Senate.

Overview

Bill: SCR 82 (Louisiana)

Session: 2026 Regular Session

Jurisdiction: Louisiana

Sponsor: Senator Jay Luneau (and co-sponsor)

Type: Senate Concurrent Resolution

Purpose: Commend Grambling State University (GSU) on the 125th anniversary of its founding and recognize its contributions to higher education, leadership, and public service in Louisiana and beyond.

Main Purpose and Intent

To formally commend Grambling State University for celebrating its 125th anniversary.

To acknowledge and recognize the university’s enduring impact on higher education, leadership development, and public service within Louisiana and beyond.

To extend best wishes to the university community (students, faculty, staff, alumni, administration, supporters) in marking this milestone.

To transmit a copy of the resolution to Grambling State University.

Key Provisions (Substantive Changes)

The resolution records historical milestones of GSU, including:

Opening date: November 1, 1901, originally named the Colored Industrial and Agricultural School.
Founding context: Established through community efforts by the North Louisiana Colored Agriculture Relief Association (founded 1896).
Assistance from Booker T. Washington and involvement of Charles P. Adams as founding president.
Relocation to Grambling, Louisiana in 1905.
Name change to Grambling State University in 1974, while maintaining a commitment to academic excellence, opportunity, and service.
Continual embodiment of the motto: “Where Everybody is Somebody.”

The core action is ceremonial and symbolic, recognizing historical significance and ongoing impact.

Who/What Is Affected

Primary beneficiary: Grambling State University (GSU), including its students, faculty, staff, alumni, administration, and supporters.

The Louisiana Legislature and state’s public record of recognition are also affected, as the resolution formalizes appreciation within official state documentation.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

The resolution is a concurrent resolution, meaning it is adopted by both chambers of the Louisiana Legislature (Senate and House) to express sentiment and recognition.

Status: Introduced in the Senate, with rules suspended for calendar consideration as of May 26, 2026.

Effective date: Not a substantive law; it becomes part of the official legislative record and public acknowledgment upon adoption.

Final outcome: If approved, a copy of SCR 82 will be transmitted to Grambling State University.

Summary of Significance

SCR 82 is a formal, non-binding recognition of Grambling State University’s 125-year history and its contributions to education, leadership, and public service.

It situates GSU within the broader narrative of Louisiana’s higher education landscape and honors its role in the African American community and state development over more than a century.