SR 17 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Brooklyn Antoinette Kersey on being selected as the "Student of the Year" at Doyle High School in Livingston Parish.
Last action — Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/19/2026.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 11, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on March 23, 2026.
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The updated version of the resolution now includes additional lines that highlight Brooklyn Antoinette Kersey's achievements and community involvement in more detail. It emphasizes her academic success, leadership roles, athletic accomplishments, and her commitment to serving her community. This matters because it provides a fuller picture of Brooklyn's qualifications and character, giving recognition not just to her title but to her contributions and the positive impact she has had at her school and in her community.
SLS 26RS-231 ORIGINAL Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
17 BY SENATOR HODGES COMMENDATIONS.A RESOLUTION To commend and congratulate Brooklyn Antoinette Kersey on being selected as the 2025- "Student of the Year" at Doyle High School in Livingston Parish.
Commends Brooklyn Antoinette Kersey on being selected as the "Student of the Year" at Doyle High School in Livingston Parish.
A RESOLUTION To commend and congratulate Brooklyn Antoinette Kersey on being selected as the 2025- 2026 "Student of the Year" at Doyle High School in Livingston Parish.
and WHEREAS, Brooklyn has demonstrated exemplary leadership through active involvement in numerous student organizations, serving as 4-H president, Beta Club vice-president, financial manager for the SADD Club, and as a dedicated member of the Pageschool's 1Future Farmers of 2America SLS(FFA) 26RS-231Club; ORIGINAL SR NO.
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and WHEREAS,Page Brooklyn1 isof committed2 toSR serviceNO. and personal growth, enjoying opportunities to give back to her community, pursue outdoor activities, explore new interests, and prepare for her future endeavors;
and17 ENROLLED WHEREAS,BrooklynplanstoattendLouisianaStateUniversitytoearnabachelor's degree in human movement sciences, and thereafter transfer to Louisiana State University- NewOrleanstopursueadegreeinoccupationaltherapy,reflectingherdesiretoserveothers through a meaningful healthcare profession.
ThePRESIDENT originalOF instrumentTHE andSENATE thePage following2 digest, which constitutes no part of the2 legislative instrument, were prepared bySenate Legislative Services.
The keyword, summary, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent.
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1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] DIGEST SR 17 Original 2026 Regular Session Hodges Commends Brooklyn AntoinetteKerseyonbeingselectedas the2025-2026"Studentofthe Year" at Doyle High School in Livingston Parish.
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Action History
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Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/19/2026.
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Read by title and adopted.
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Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
Sponsors
- Valarie Hodges · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Valarie Hodges Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
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- Who sponsors SR 17?
- SR 17 is sponsored by Valarie Hodges (Republican).
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- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 11, 2026. Enacted.
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