Louisiana Senate Bill SR122

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Caption

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Metairie Park Country Day School on winning its 9th Louisiana High School Athletic Association State Championship in boys basketball.

Summary

Senate Resolution 122 is a ceremonial commendation recognizing Metairie Park Country Day School for winning the 2026 Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Division III Select Boys’ Basketball State Championship. The resolution highlights the team’s 58-49 victory over Calvary Baptist Academy, its second consecutive state title, and its ninth boys’ basketball championship overall. It also recounts the team’s playoff run, including district success and key postseason wins, and singles out standout performances by players such as Brennan White and Kellen Brewer. The resolution further praises Head Coach Mike McGuire for his long record of success, including multiple state championships and Final Four appearances, and acknowledges the contributions of the school’s players, coaches, faculty, families, and supporters. It concludes by formally congratulating the school and extending best wishes for future success, with copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the school and coach.

Impact

SR122 does not change state law, create new legal duties, or amend any statutes. Its effect is purely ceremonial and symbolic, using the Senate’s formal resolution process to recognize an athletic achievement and to place the commendation into the official record. The only parties directly affected are Metairie Park Country Day School, its basketball program, Coach Mike McGuire, and the players and supporters named in the resolution.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory. The text is written in praise of the team’s championship run, emphasizing discipline, teamwork, perseverance, and competitive excellence. There is no recorded opposition, no committee controversy, and no vote history indicating disagreement; the measure appears to have been treated as a routine commendation.

Contention

There is no substantive contention reflected in the bill text or available legislative history. Because SR122 is a nonbinding congratulatory resolution, it does not present policy disputes, fiscal concerns, or legal changes that would typically generate debate. The only notable focus is on the school’s athletic dominance and the recognition of individual and team accomplishments.