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HR 227

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Young Marine Sergeant Major Valerie Huete on being named Division 4 Young Marine of the Year and recognizes her leadership, academic achievements, and service

2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Illg

Louisiana honors Valerie Huete for being named Division 4 Young Marine of the Year, highlighting her leadership, academics, and service.

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 227

Summary of HR 227 (2026 Regular Session, Louisiana)

Quick overview

  • Type: House Resolution (non-binding)
  • Jurisdiction: Louisiana
  • Sponsor: Rep. John Illg (co-sponsor)
  • Purpose: Commend Young Marine Sergeant Major Valerie Huete for being named Division 4 Young Marine of the Year and recognize her leadership, academics, and service.

Main purpose and intent

The resolution formally commends Valerie Huete, a member of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Young Marines unit and a student at Patrick F. Taylor Science and Technology Academy, for achieving Division 4 Young Marine of the Year. It recognizes her leadership, academic achievement, character, and service, and places her among the top Young Marines nationally.

Key provisions and changes

  • The resolution:
    • Announces and publicizes Huete’s selection as Division 4 Young Marine of the Year.
    • Highlights criteria used by the Young Marines organization (leadership, academic performance, physical fitness, community involvement) and notes her qualification among approximately seven thousand participants nationwide.
    • Acknowledges Huete’s education at Patrick F. Taylor Science and Technology Academy and her involvement in activities beyond academics.
    • Recognizes the supportive roles of her family (parents Darren and Vanessa Huete) and adult volunteers and leaders in the Young Marines, including the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Young Marines unit and Unit Commander Tammy Williams.
    • States appreciation to Huete’s family and to program volunteers for their contributions to developing future leaders.

Who/what is affected

  • Primary individual: Valerie Huete (Young Marine Sergeant Major) – recognized for achievement.
  • Affiliated organizations/entities mentioned:
    • Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Young Marines unit
    • Patrick F. Taylor Science and Technology Academy
    • Parents and family of Huete
    • Adult volunteers and leaders of the Young Marines program (notably Unit Commander Tammy Williams)
    • The broader Louisiana community, as the resolution aims to recognize and celebrate local achievement within a national program

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status & action: Read by title on 2026-05-01 (per action history). As a House Resolution, it serves a ceremonial and commendatory function rather than creating enforceable law.
  • Effective date: Not applicable in the sense of creating law; resolutions typically take effect upon adoption by the House (and Senate if a companion resolution exists), serving to acknowledge accomplishments and honor individuals.

Additional context

  • The Young Marines program is described as a national youth leadership and service program focused on discipline, drug-free citizenship, leadership training, community service, and education, with divisions that select a Division Young Marine of the Year based on specified criteria.

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