Commends and recognizes Coach Hank Tierney and the Archbishop Shaw High School football team for winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2024 Division II Select state championship.
Summary
SCR 4 is a simple commendatory concurrent resolution honoring Coach Hank Tierney and the Archbishop Shaw High School football team for winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2024 Division II Select state championship. The resolution recites the team’s 28-25 victory over E.D. White Catholic High School in the championship game at the Caesars Superdome, notes the team’s 12-2 season record, and highlights standout performances by several players. It also recognizes that the title was the program’s second state championship and its first since 1987.
The resolution does not create, amend, or repeal any state law. Its effect is ceremonial only: it formally expresses the Legislature’s congratulations and directs that a copy be transmitted to Archbishop Shaw High School. Because it is a concurrent resolution, it serves as an official legislative tribute rather than a policy measure and has no regulatory or fiscal impact on affected parties beyond public recognition.
Impact
SCR 4 has no substantive impact on Louisiana statutes, administrative rules, or public programs. It is a nonbinding legislative resolution that records the Legislature’s praise for a high school athletic achievement and authorizes transmission of the resolution to the school. The only affected parties are Coach Hank Tierney, the Archbishop Shaw High School football team, and the school community, which receive formal state recognition.
Sentiment
The sentiment around SCR 4 is uniformly positive and celebratory. The Senate adopted the resolution unanimously, with 35 yeas and 0 nays, indicating broad bipartisan support and no recorded opposition. The bill’s tone is congratulatory throughout, emphasizing athletic success, team performance, and the significance of the championship for the program.
Contention
There is no notable policy contention in the bill or the recorded vote. Because SCR 4 is a ceremonial resolution honoring a sports team, it does not appear to have generated debate over legal, fiscal, or political issues. The only substantive point in the text is the recognition of the team’s championship and the coach’s achievement, which was accepted without dissent.