Louisiana House Bill HR309

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

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COMMENDATIONS: Commends Margaret "Mimi" Stoker on the occasion of her induction into the Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame

Summary

House Resolution 309 is a ceremonial commendation recognizing Margaret “Mimi” Stoker on her induction into the Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame. The resolution recites her educational background, long career with the LSU AgCenter, work in environmental education and watershed coordination, service on the Natchitoches Parish Police Jury, and other community and civic roles. It also notes her involvement with the Natchitoches Lions Club, the Louisiana Lions Children’s Camp and Lions Eye Foundation, and her family and church affiliations. The resolution does not create, amend, or repeal any state law. Its effect is limited to formally expressing the Louisiana House of Representatives’ appreciation for Stoker’s decades of public, educational, environmental, and community service and extending congratulations on her Hall of Fame induction. As a House Resolution, it is a nonbinding expression of sentiment rather than a policy measure. The general sentiment surrounding the bill is strongly positive and celebratory. The text is entirely laudatory, emphasizing Stoker’s long record of service, leadership, and recognition at both the state and national level. There is no indication of opposition, controversy, or divided opinion in the available voting or committee history. There are no notable points of contention in the available record. Because the resolution is honorary and personal in nature, it appears to have been noncontroversial and focused solely on public recognition of an individual’s achievements. The bill’s passage history also suggests routine handling rather than substantive debate.

Impact

HR309 has no direct impact on Louisiana statutes, regulations, or agency authority. It is a ceremonial resolution that only records the Legislature’s commendation of Margaret “Mimi” Stoker and acknowledges her service in education, environmental work, local government, and civic organizations. The practical effect is symbolic, not legal, and it does not alter the rights or obligations of any person or entity.

Sentiment

The sentiment is uniformly favorable. The resolution is written as a tribute to Stoker’s career and community service, and the available legislative history shows no votes, amendments, or committee debate suggesting disagreement. It appears to have been treated as a routine honorary measure with broad, uncontroversial support.

Contention

No substantive contention is evident in the bill text or available history. Because HR309 is a commendation resolution honoring an individual’s achievements, there are no competing policy positions or affected stakeholders beyond the honoree and the organizations mentioned in the recognition. The absence of committee transcripts or recorded votes further suggests that the measure was not controversial.