COMMENDATIONS: Commends the valedictorians of the Holy Cross School 2026 graduating class

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Bayham

Louisiana House commends Holy Cross School valedictorians Jacob Guichard and Peter Schissel for academic excellence and encourages continued scholastic achievement.

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

Summary of Bill HR 336 (2026) – Louisiana

Purpose and Intent

HR 336 is a House Resolution recognizing and commending the valedictorians of the Holy Cross School’s 2026 graduating class.

The resolution serves as an official acknowledgment by the Louisiana House of Representatives of the students’ academic excellence and their contributions to the state's educational landscape.

Key Provisions and Provisions Changes

Official Commendation: The bill formally commends two individuals, Jacob William Guichard and Peter Jeffries Schissel, as valedictorians of Holy Cross School’s Class of 2026.

School Context: Holy Cross School in New Orleans is described as a long-standing institution (founded in 1849) serving pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, with a tradition of academic excellence and a focus on character and citizenship.

Encouragement Clause: The resolution expresses a message encouraging the honorees to continue their high level of scholarship and to strive for greatness in their future scholastic endeavors.

Who/What Is Affected

Directly Affected: Jacob William Guichard and Peter Jeffries Schissel, identified as the valedictorians of Holy Cross School’s Class of 2026.

Broader Impact: The recognition contributes to the public record of state appreciation for outstanding academic achievement and highlights Holy Cross School’s ongoing role in Louisiana’s education system.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Procedural Status: The bill was read by title and laid over under the rules on May 26, 2026, indicating it is in the standard legislative acknowledgment process and may proceed to final passage without substantive policy changes.

Sponsor: Representative Mike Bayham (with a co-sponsor noted as Bayham in the provided text; the primary sponsor is indicated as Bayham).

Additional Context

Legislative nature: This is a ceremonial resolution, not a bill proposing policy changes or allocating funds. Its primary function is formal recognition and commendation.

Public record: The resolution adds to the public record a note of achievement by specific students and highlights Holy Cross School’s role in producing high-performing graduates.

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