COMMENDATIONS: Commends Sheriff Michael Tregre of St. John Parish on his professional and civic accomplishments

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sylvia Taylor

Commend Sheriff Michael Tregre for his decades of public service and leadership in St. John Parish, recognizing his career milestones and community impact.

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

Summary of HR 331 (2026 Session, Louisiana)

Purpose and Intent

The bill is a House Resolution that commends Sheriff Michael Tregre of St. John Parish for his professional and civic accomplishments.

Its primary purpose is ceremonial recognition and appreciation for Sheriff Tregre’s career and service to the community and state.

Key Provisions and Changes

The resolution recounts Sheriff Tregre’s career milestones, including:

Early career as a jailor (1988) and progression through patrol, narcotics, detective, sergeant, lieutenant, and captain.
Roles such as public information officer/spokesperson and director of internal management for the St. John Parish Sheriff's Office (SJSO).
FBI National Academy attendance (2004) and promotion to major (2004).
Election as Sheriff of St. John Parish, sworn in July 1, 2012, with reelections and serving a fourth term starting July 1, 2024.

Notable initiatives attributed to Sheriff Tregre:

Establishment of a state-of-the-art law enforcement training center named in honor of former Sheriff Lloyd B. Johnson.
Creation of the Westbank Substation in partnership with St. John Parish government to serve as a training site and community meeting space.

Professional affiliations and recognitions highlighted:

Memberships in Louisiana Sheriff’s Association, National Sheriff’s Association, International Association of Chiefs of Police, Rotary Club of LaPlace, LaPlace Lions Club, and St. Joan of Arc Church.
Past board service with St. John Parish American Heart Association, St. John Parish Recreation, and St. John Parish Community Action; involvement with the Emergency Operations Disaster Drill Team and the Crime Fighters Organization.
Education and training: LSU Basic Police Academy (1990), LASheriff’s Training Institute (2012), United States Dignitary Protection Service Training (2015); Rotarian of the Month (2010); Paul Harris Fellow (2012); Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans Sheriff Harry Lee Lifetime Achievement in Criminal Justice Award (2024).

The resolution explicitly notes Sheriff Tregre as deserving of recognition for dedication to law enforcement and protection of St. John Parish citizens.

Who or What Would Be Affected

Primarily a ceremonial designation recognizing the achievements of a public official (Sheriff Michael Tregre).

There are no operational or legal changes to statutes, budgets, or agency authority as part of this resolution.

The resolution may influence public perception and provide a formal record of commendation within the state’s legislative history.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Status: Read by title and lies over under the rules as of May 26, 2026.

Timing: Recitation covers Sheriff Tregre’s career up to and including his term beginning July 1, 2024, with ongoing service.

Sponsors: Representative Taylor (primary) with Co-sponsor Sylvia Taylor.

Notes

This is a non-binding ceremonial resolution typical of legislative bodies to acknowledge the service and achievements of prominent local officials.

The text provides a comprehensive biographical overview to underscore the commendation.