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HR 110

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Louisiana Tech University Lady Techsters on winning the 2025-2026 Conference USA Women's Basketball regular season championship

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chuck Owen

Louisiana legislature honors Lady Techsters' Conference USA women's basketball regular season championship with ceremonial commendation.

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 110

Legislative bill overview

HR 110 is a ceremonial commendation passed by the Louisiana legislature honoring the Louisiana Tech University Lady Techsters basketball team for winning the 2025-2026 Conference USA Women's Basketball regular season championship. This type of bill serves no legal or budgetary function and exists solely to formally recognize and celebrate the achievement.

Why is this important

While commendations have no direct policy impact, they serve an important civic function by publicly recognizing athletic achievements and providing official state acknowledgment of institutional success. Such resolutions can boost institutional pride, player morale, and community engagement with collegiate athletics.

Potential points of contention

  • Legislative time allocation: Critics may question whether formal legislative time should be spent on ceremonial matters rather than substantive policy issues
  • Equity in recognition: Some may note disparities in which teams, schools, or achievements receive legislative commendations versus others that don't
  • Precedent and burden: Widespread commendations could create expectations for the legislature to recognize all championship teams, potentially overwhelming the legislative calendar

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

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