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SCR86 • 2026

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates the French Settlement High School girls basketball team upon winning the Division III Non-Select state championship.

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates the French Settlement High School girls basketball team upon winning the Division III Non-Select state championship.

Education
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Eddie Lambert
Last action
2026-06-01
Official status
Signed by the President
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about the number of wins and losses or the exact nature of the recognition given to individual staff members beyond mentioning their roles.

Commendation for French Settlement High School Girls Basketball Team

This resolution congratulates the French Settlement High School girls basketball team on winning the Division III Non-Select state championship in Louisiana.

What This Bill Does

  • Praises and celebrates the French Settlement High School girls basketball team for their victory in the 2026 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division III Non-Select state championship.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The French Settlement High School girls basketball team
  • Coaches and staff involved in the Lady Lions program

Terms To Know

Division III Non-Select state championship
A high school basketball competition for teams that do not qualify for a higher division based on their performance.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution is an expression of commendation and does not provide any financial or legal benefits.
  • The impact of the resolution is limited to recognition and encouragement from the Louisiana legislature.

Bill History

  1. 2026-06-01 S

    Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate on 6/5/2026.

  2. 2026-05-31 H

    Signed by the Speaker of the House.

  3. 2026-05-31 S

    Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.

  4. 2026-05-29 S

    Received from the House without amendments.

  5. 2026-05-29 H

    Read by title, concurred in.

  6. 2026-05-28 H

    Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

  7. 2026-05-28 H

    Received in the House from the Senate.

  8. 2026-05-28 S

    Read by title and adopted by a vote of 30 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.

  9. 2026-05-27 S

    Rules suspended. Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

Official Summary Text

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates the French Settlement High School girls basketball team upon winning the Division III Non-Select state championship.

Current Bill Text

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2026 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 86
BY SENATOR LAMBERT
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
To commend and congratulate the French Settlement High School girls basketball team on
winning the 2026 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division III Non-
Select state championship.
WHEREAS, the members of the Louisiana legislature take great pride in recognizing
the achievements of student-athletes whose discipline, perseverance, and teamwork bring
honor to their schools and communities; and
WHEREAS, the French Settlement girls basketball team won its first state
championship in more than six decades when it defeated Westlake 44-34; and
WHEREAS, the victory marked the Lady Lions' first state championship since 1964,
restoring a tradition of excellence that has defined the French Settlement High School's
basketball program for decades; and
WHEREAS, the Lady Lions compiled an outstanding 31-3 record and demonstrated
resilience and determination throughout the season and postseason; and
WHEREAS, the team's belief and momentum were forged through several defining
moments during the season that ignited the team's confidence; and
WHEREAS, the Lady Lions championship season was guided by Head Coach Jake
Bourgeois, assistant coaches Josh Comeau, Edward Allison, and Jennifer Hull, managers
Demi Bantaa, Jaidyn Boully, and Mallory Miles, trainer Jenna Miller, and strength coach JD
McKinney; and
WHEREAS, the members of the championship team include Natalie Almand, Remie
Gautreau, Braidy Trabeau, Stella Allison, Kloe Parrish, Kenna Miles, Ava Acosta, Londyn
Crowder, Kendyl Ortego, Laney Wilson, Rilan Delaneuville, Genna McMorris, Grace
McMorris, Dani Delhommer, Taylor Aydell, and Raamiah Kennedy; and
WHEREAS, the dedication, sportsmanship, and teamwork demonstrated by the
French Settlement Lady Lions reflect great credit upon the players, coaches, faculty,
families, and the entire French Settlement community.
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SCR NO. 86 ENROLLED
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend the French Settlement High School Lady Lions basketball team on winning the
2026 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division III Non-Select state
championship and does hereby encourage the coaches and players to continue their excellent
work and to always strive for greatness in competition.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Principal John Chewning and Head Coach Jake Bourgeois.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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