Louisiana Senate Bill SR17

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/11/26
• Passed: 3/16/26

Caption

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Brooklyn Antoinette Kersey on being selected as the "Student of the Year" at Doyle High School in Livingston Parish.

Summary

Senate Resolution 17 is a ceremonial commendation recognizing Brooklyn Antoinette Kersey as the 2025-2026 “Student of the Year” at Doyle High School in Livingston Parish. The resolution highlights her academic achievement, including a 4.2 GPA and a 28 ACT score, as well as her participation in softball, powerlifting, and multiple student organizations such as 4-H, Beta Club, SADD, and FFA. The resolution also notes her selection as Doyle High School’s Homecoming Queen and emphasizes her leadership, character, and community involvement. It further acknowledges her family support and her plans to pursue higher education at Louisiana State University and LSU-New Orleans in preparation for a career in occupational therapy.

Impact

SR17 does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its legal effect is limited to an official legislative commendation and the transmission of the resolution to Brooklyn Antoinette Kersey. The measure primarily affects the honoree and serves as a formal recognition by the Louisiana Senate of her accomplishments and future goals.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is uniformly positive and celebratory. The bill text itself is entirely laudatory, and the available context shows no recorded opposition, committee controversy, or recorded votes. It is a noncontroversial recognition measure consistent with routine legislative honors for student achievement.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available record. Because the resolution is purely commemorative, it does not appear to have generated policy debate, fiscal concerns, or disagreement among legislators. The only substantive emphasis is on the honoree’s academic, athletic, and leadership achievements, along with her plans for a healthcare-related career.