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HR 236

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Gibsland-Coleman High School boys basketball team on winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2026 Class C state championship

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rashid Young

Commends Gibsland-Coleman High School boys basketball team for winning the 2026 LHSAA Class C state championship and publicly recognizing their achievement.

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 236

Summary of Bill HR 236 (Louisiana, 2026)

Title

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Gibsland-Coleman High School boys basketball team on winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2026 Class C state championship

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill formally commends and recognizes the achievements of the Gibsland-Coleman High School boys basketball team for winning the 2026 Class C state championship in the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA).
  • The measure serves a ceremonial purpose, honoring the athletes, coaches, and associated school community for their athletic accomplishment during the 2025-2026 school year.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • The bill directs that appropriate official actions be taken to acknowledge the Gibsland-Coleman High School boys basketball team’s state championship victory.
  • It typically authorizes the presentation of a formal resolution or joint statement of commendation by the Louisiana General Assembly or the presiding officers (e.g., Speaker of the House and President of the Senate) recognizing the team’s achievement.
  • The text, as presented, does not introduce new laws, funding allocations, or policy changes; it is a ceremonial designation.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Gibsland-Coleman High School, its players, coaching staff, school administrators, families, and the local community in Gibsland, Louisiana.
  • The Louisiana General Assembly and relevant state officials responsible for recognizing achievements through ceremonial resolutions.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Action History shows: 2026-05-04 – Read by title.
  • Sponsor: Co-sponsor Rashid Young (added to support or endorse the resolution).
  • As a ceremonial commendation, the bill would typically move through standard legislative process for resolutions, potentially receiving unanimous consent or passage without substantive debate, and would then be presented in a formal recognition ceremony.
  • No fiscal impact or long-term policy effect is anticipated from this type of measure.

Additional Notes

  • This bill is structured as a formal commendation rather than a substantive statute.
  • The focus is on public recognition of athletic achievement and community pride, rather than regulatory or funding changes.

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

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