Louisiana House Bill HR199

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 4/27/26
• Passed: 4/29/26

Caption

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Lincoln Preparatory School boys basketball team on winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2026 Division IV Select state championship

Summary

House Resolution 199 is a ceremonial commendation recognizing the Lincoln Preparatory School boys basketball team for winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2026 Division IV Select state championship. The resolution highlights the Panthers’ 69-42 victory over Southern University Laboratory School in the title game at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles and notes that the championship was the program’s first in 34 years. The resolution also celebrates individual and team accomplishments from the season, including tournament MVP Jabari Levingston’s 28-point championship performance, contributions from Trey Spann and Zion Hicks, and Head Coach Antonio Hudson’s leadership in guiding the team to a 30-3 record. It frames the team’s success as a source of pride and deserving of formal recognition by the Louisiana House of Representatives.

Impact

HR199 does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds; it is a nonbinding legislative resolution honoring a Louisiana high school athletic team. Its practical effect is limited to official recognition and commendation by the House, with no direct impact on statutes, regulations, or public benefits. The resolution is directed at the Lincoln Preparatory School community, its players, coaches, and supporters, and serves as a public record of the Legislature’s praise.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory. The bill text itself is entirely laudatory, emphasizing resilience, excellence, and the significance of the championship win. No votes or committee transcripts are provided, but the measure’s final status and content indicate it moved as an uncontested commendation rather than a controversial policy item.

Contention

There is no notable policy contention in the available materials because the resolution is ceremonial and does not alter law or allocate resources. Any discussion would likely center only on the appropriateness of the recognition and the athletic achievement being honored, not on substantive legislative disagreement. No opposing viewpoints, amendments, or recorded votes are included in the context.