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SR 22

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Zachary McMenis on being selected "Student of the Year" at Live Oak High School in Livingston Parish.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Valarie Hodges

Louisiana Senate commends Zachary McMenis as Live Oak High School's Student of the Year through a ceremonial resolution with no legal effect.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/17/2025.
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Bill Summary · SR 22

Legislative bill overview

Senate Resolution 22 is a ceremonial commendation recognizing Zachary McMenis for receiving the "Student of the Year" award at Live Oak High School in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. The resolution was introduced by Senator Valarie Hodges and has completed the legislative process.

Why is this important

While ceremonial in nature, legislative commendations serve to publicly recognize student achievement and create an official state record of accomplishment. Such resolutions can provide meaningful recognition for students and their families, though they carry no binding legal or budgetary effects.

Potential points of contention

  • Use of legislative time: Critics argue that legislative bodies should focus on substantive policy matters rather than individual commendations, which some view as using public resources for what could be handled locally
  • Equity in recognition: Questions about whether all deserving students receive equal recognition through the legislative process, or if access to sponsoring legislators creates disparities
  • Precedent concerns: Uncertainty about what criteria determine which student achievements warrant state-level commendation versus local recognition

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

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