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HR 235

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Haynesville High School football team on winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2025 Division IV Non-Select state championship

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rashid Young

The bill formalizes a ceremonial commendation from the Louisiana House to Haynesville High School for winning the 2025 LHSAA Division IV Non-Select state football championship.

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 235

Summary of HB HR 235 (Louisiana, 2026 Session)

Title

Commendations: Commends the Haynesville High School football team on winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2025 Division IV Non-Select state championship

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill expresses formal commendation from the Louisiana House of Representatives to Haynesville High School.
  • It recognizes and honors the Haynesville High School football team for achieve a state championship in the 2025 LHSAA Division IV Non-Select division.

Key Provisions

  • Official House recognition: The bill directs the House to commend and publicly acknowledge the team, its players, coaches, and school administration for winning the state championship.
  • Scope of commendation: The recognition is limited to praise and acknowledgment of athletic achievement in the specified season and division.
  • Sponsors: Primary sponsor (not listed in the provided text) with co-sponsor Rashid Young.

Who Is Affected

  • Haynesville High School (students, football program, coaching staff, school administration)
  • Haynesville High School community and supporters
  • LHSAA (indirectly, as the governing body whose championship is being honored)

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Action history: The bill was read by title on May 4, 2026.
  • Status: The bill has completed the title-reading step in the current session; no substantive policy changes or funding are proposed.
  • Additional note: The text provided doesn’t indicate any fiscal implications, regulatory changes, or enforcement mechanisms—typical for a ceremonial commendation bill.

Context and Implications

  • This type of bill is ceremonial, serving to publicly recognize and celebrate local achievement.
  • It carries no new duties, funding, or policy obligations beyond formal acknowledgment.
  • Ceremonial resolutions can contribute to community pride and highlight the importance of school athletics within the state.

If you’d like, I can add a short background section about the significance of ceremonial commendations in Louisiana legislation or provide a brief profile of Haynesville High School’s 2025 season.

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

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