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COMMENDATIONS: Commends W.H. Ward Properties, Inc., on being named Tree Farmer of the Year by the Louisiana Forestry Association

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Gabe Firment and 2 co-sponsors

Commends W.H. Ward Properties, Inc. for Tree Farmer of the Year honors, highlighting a 618-acre LaSalle Parish tree farm, long-standing stewardship, and community contributions.

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 · HCR 22

Overview

  • Type: House Concurrent Resolution (HCR 22)
  • Session: 2026 Regular Session
  • Jurisdiction: Louisiana
  • Title: COMMENDATIONS: Commends W.H. Ward Properties, Inc., on being named Tree Farmer of the Year by the Louisiana Forestry Association
  • Status: Passed both chambers and enrolled; signed by presiding officers; transmitted to the Secretary of State
  • Purpose: Officially commend and recognize W.H. Ward Properties, Inc. for being named Tree Farmer of the Year by the Louisiana Forestry Association

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly acknowledge and honor W.H. Ward Properties, Inc. for achieving Tree Farmer of the Year recognition.
  • To highlight the Ward family’s long-standing stewardship of land and contributions to forestry, wildlife management, and community support in LaSalle Parish and Louisiana.

Key Provisions and Provisions Summary

  • Recognition: The Louisiana Legislature commends W.H. Ward Properties, Inc.
  • Basis for Commendation:
    • The Ward family has owned and managed a 618-acre tree farm in LaSalle Parish since 1915.
    • Core values: timber production, wildlife stewardship, family continuity, and land management adaptability over more than a century.
    • Community and economic impact: involvement in regional economic development and charitable activities, including a yearly college scholarship and donations to the local Choctaw Indians band.
    • The organization was named Tree Farmer of the Year by the Louisiana Forestry Association.
  • Formal Language: The resolution expresses enduring appreciation and pride in the Ward family’s contributions to LaSalle Parish and the state.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: W.H. Ward Properties, Inc., and the Ward family.
  • Wider impact: Highlights and promotes forestry stewardship and appreciation for sustainable land management within Louisiana communities and the forestry industry.
  • No direct fiscal implications or regulatory changes are imposed; this is a ceremonial recognition.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced and authored by Representatives Firment, Riser, and Senator Womack.
  • Legislative Timeline:
    • March 18, 2026: Read by title; lies over under rules.
    • March 23–24, 2026: Read and adopted in the House; transmitted to the Senate.
    • March 24, 2026: Senate received the measure; read, enrolled, and sent back to the House.
    • March 25–30, 2026: Signed by the President of the Senate; enrolled; transmitted to the Secretary of State.
    • April 1, 2026: Clerk of the House signed off and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with House rules.
  • Effective Timing: As a concurrent resolution commending a private entity, it typically becomes official upon final passage and signatures; it does not alter statutes or create new obligations.

Notable Details

  • The bill explicitly notes the Ward family's long-standing land stewardship (since 1915) and the 618-acre scope of the property.
  • It underscores community contributions beyond forestry, including scholarships and donations to a local band of Choctaw Indians.

If you’d like, I can provide a concise one-page summary suitable for briefing materials or a side-by-side comparison with similar commendations in Louisiana.

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

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