Louisiana Senate Bill SR153

Louisiana 2025 Regular Session

• Introduced: 5/29/25
• Passed: 6/1/25

Caption

Commends and congratulates Teurlings Catholic High School on winning the 2025 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Baseball Division II Select Championship.

Summary

Senate Resolution 153 is a ceremonial resolution that commends and congratulates Teurlings Catholic High School in Lafayette for winning the 2025 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Baseball Division II Select Championship. The resolution highlights the team’s back-to-back state titles in 2024 and 2025, its 34-5 record, undefeated district season, and decisive championship-series victory over E.D. White Catholic High School. It also recognizes individual and team achievements, including junior Evan Vincent’s second straight Outstanding Player of the Finals honor and the leadership of Head Coach Brooks Badeaux and his staff. The resolution does not change any state law, create any new program, or appropriate funds. Its effect is purely honorary: it formally records the Senate’s recognition of the team’s athletic success and transmits a copy of the resolution to the head coach. The only parties directly affected are the school, its baseball program, players, coaches, and community, as well as the Louisiana Senate in its role of public recognition.

Impact

SR153 has no legal or regulatory impact on Louisiana statutes, agencies, or public programs. It is a congratulatory Senate resolution that serves to place the team’s accomplishment into the official legislative record and to acknowledge the student-athletes, coaches, and support staff for their championship season. The resolution affects only symbolic recognition and public commendation, not state policy or law.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is unanimously positive and celebratory. The bill text emphasizes pride in student-athletes, teamwork, perseverance, and excellence, and the available context shows no opposition, no committee controversy, and no recorded votes against it. The resolution reflects routine legislative support for honoring a successful local school team.

Contention

There is no notable contention in the bill text or available legislative history. Because SR153 is a noncontroversial commendation resolution, there were no committee transcripts, no recorded votes, and no evidence of disagreement over its content or purpose. The only substantive focus is on recognizing Teurlings Catholic’s championship performance and the individuals associated with the team.