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SR 87

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Lacie Thomas Fontenot for being named the 2026 Louisiana School Health Service Provider of the Year by the Louisiana Department of Education.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Valarie Hodges

Louisiana Senate Resolution 87 commends Lacie Fontenot for exemplary school health service, leadership, and community support, highlighting her impact on students.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/23/2026.
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Bill Summary · SR 87

Summary: Senate Resolution 87 (SR 87), 2026 Session, Louisiana

Purpose

  • Commend Lacie Thomas Fontenot for being named the 2026 Louisiana School Health Service Provider of the Year by the Louisiana Department of Education.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • SR 87 formally recognizes and commends Lacie Thomas Fontenot, a state and nationally certified speech-language pathologist, for over 12 years of service to students in Livingston Parish Public Schools.
  • Highlights Fontenot’s professional contributions, including providing speech and language services at Live Oak Middle School and Live Oak Junior High.
  • Notes Fontenot’s leadership and community impact beyond typical duties, such as:
    • Organizing the Angel Tree project to assist students and families in need during Christmas.
    • Overseeing the school’s self-sustained food pantry and coordinating weekend food bags for students facing food insecurity.

Affected Parties

  • Primary beneficiary: Lacie Thomas Fontenot (recipient of the commendation).
  • School and community: Livingston Parish Public Schools, students, families, and staff who benefit from Fontenot’s advocacy, health services, and charitable efforts.
  • Louisiana Department of Education: Recognizes exemplary school health providers through its School Health Provider of the Year program.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Enrolled and adopted by the Louisiana Senate.
  • Action history indicates the resolution was read by title and adopted on April 21, 2026.
  • Sponsor: Senator Valarie Hodges (co-sponsor), with primary sponsor listed as Senator Hodges.
  • No appropriations or statutory changes are attached; this is a ceremonial resolution recognizing achievement.

Significance

  • Serves to highlight the importance of school health services and the broader role health professionals can play in student well-being and success.
  • Acknowledges exemplary dedication to students’ health, education, and community welfare.
  • Could inspire similar recognitions for other school health providers in Louisiana.

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

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