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COMMENDATIONS: Commends the John Curtis Christian School boys basketball team on winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2026 Division I Select state championship

2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Illg and 1 co-sponsor

The resolution formally honors the John Curtis Christian School Patriots for winning the 2026 Division I Select state basketball championship and achieving an undefeated district r

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 132

Summary of HR 132 (2026 Session, Louisiana)

Purpose

  • To commend the John Curtis Christian School boys basketball team for winning the 2026 Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Division I Select state championship.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • The resolution recognizes and honors the John Curtis Christian School Patriots basketball team for:
    • Capturing the 2026 Division I Select state title by defeating Edna Karr High School, 68-40, in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
    • Achieving the program’s second state championship.
    • Finishing the season with a 24–2 record and being the top-ranked team.
    • Winning the District 10-5A title with an undefeated record in seven district games.
    • Being led by Head Coach Biko Paris, with assistant coaches Bryan Hammond, Malik Rhinehart, and Jonathan English.
  • It lists the players on the team and identifies the team managers.
  • The resolution expresses that the team is highly deserving of recognition and encourages the team members to continue striving for greatness in competition.

Who or What is Affected

  • Primary beneficiaries of the resolution are the John Curtis Christian School boys basketball team (Patriots), their coaches, and administrators.
  • The resolution serves as a formal acknowledgment from the Louisiana House of Representatives.
  • It has a ceremonial impact, highlighting athletic achievement and community pride.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Sponsor information: Co-sponsors are Representatives John Illg and Joe Stagni.
  • Legislative action timeline:
    • Read by title and adopted on April 14, 2026.
    • Previously, the measure underwent the standard readings and committee-like review per House rules (Lies over under the rules on April 13, 2026).
    • Action history indicates the bill was taken by the Clerk and presented to the Secretary of State on April 17, 2026, in accordance with House rules.
  • The bill is a House Resolution (not a bill proposing new law) and does not create new legal obligations or funding; its effect is ceremonial recognition.

Additional Context

  • The text provides full roster details of the players and managers, the coaching staff, and reiterates the district and state championship accomplishments.

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