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SR 21

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Michael J. Kober on being selected "Student of the Year" at Albany High School in Livingston Parish.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Valarie Hodges

Louisiana Senate formally commends Michael J. Kober as "Student of the Year" at Albany High School in a ceremonial recognition resolution.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/17/2025.
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Bill Summary · SR 21

Legislative bill overview

Senate Resolution 21 is a commendation bill that formally recognizes Michael J. Kober for receiving the "Student of the Year" award at Albany High School in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. The resolution was introduced by Senator Valarie Hodges and has been enrolled and signed into effect.

Why is this important

Commendation resolutions serve a ceremonial function in state legislatures, providing official public recognition of individual achievements and contributions. While non-binding and symbolic in nature, such resolutions acknowledge community excellence and can provide meaningful recognition for students and their families.

Potential points of contention

  • Use of legislative time: Some taxpayers and critics argue that formal legislative time and resources should be reserved for substantive policy matters rather than individual commendations, though these resolutions typically consume minimal legislative effort
  • Equity and precedent: Questions may arise about whether similar recognition is provided equally across all schools and districts, or if commendations are distributed based on political connections
  • Scope creep: If commendation resolutions become numerous, they could dilute the significance of legislative recognition and create expectations for similar treatment of other award recipients

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

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