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HR 181

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Louisiana State University at Shreveport on the success of its athletic program

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Michael Melerine

Louisiana House resolution commends LSUS for historic baseball achievements including a perfect season and NAIA World Series win, plus multiple era-wide athletic successes and nati

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 181

Summary of Bill HR 181 (2026 Louisiana Regular Session)

Overview

  • Bill Type: House Resolution (HR)
  • Bill Number: HR 181
  • Session: 2026 Regular Session
  • Jurisdiction: Louisiana
  • Sponsor: Representative Melerine (Co-sponsor: Michael Melerine)
  • Status: Read by title and adopted (as of 2026-04-22)

Purpose and Intent

  • To commend and publicly recognize Louisiana State University at Shreveport (LSUS) for the achievements of its athletic program.

Key Provisions and Highlights

  • The resolution explicitly applauds LSUS for:
    • The baseball team’s historic 2025 season, including:
    • Winning the NAIA World Series.
    • Completing the only perfect season in college baseball history.
    • A continued strong 2026 season performance, noting:
    • The baseball team won its first seven games in 2026.
    • The team's winning streak reached sixty-six straight games, described as the longest win streak in college baseball history.
    • Success across other LSUS athletic programs, including:
    • Men’s and Women’s basketball teams winning Red River Athletic Conference titles.
    • The Men’s basketball team advancing to the Sweet 16 of the NAIA Men’s Basketball National Championship.
    • Men’s and Women’s soccer teams winning Red River Athletic Conference titles.
    • The Men’s soccer team advancing to the NAIA Men’s Soccer National Championship tournament.
    • The Weightlifting team finishing the season ranked second nationally.
  • The resolution states that LSUS is “most deserving of recognition” for these athletic achievements.

Who/What is Affected

  • Beneficiaries/Subjects: Louisiana State University at Shreveport and its athletic programs (baseball, basketball, soccer, weightlifting).
  • Public Recognition: Formal commendation by the Louisiana House of Representatives, enhancing public acknowledgment of LSUS athletic success.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • The resolution was read by title and adopted on April 22, 2026.
  • As a resolution, it serves to commend and encourage rather than to enact legal or funding changes.
  • The document includes a formal call for continued excellence and striving for greatness in competition.

Summary in Plain Language

HR 181 is a formal House resolution in Louisiana that commends LSUS for outstanding athletic achievements across multiple sports, highlighting a historic perfect season and national championship in baseball, conference titles, deep tournament runs, and national rankings. It serves as an official note of praise from the legislature and encourages continued excellence in LSUS athletics.

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

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