Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana SR189: COMMENDATIONS: Commends James Williams on the occasion of his retirement as superintendent of the Vernon Parish School System.
Status: Passed both chambers, May 31, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution To commend James Williams for his forty-four years of distinguished service to the students, educators, and families of Vernon Parish, to recognize his extraordinary leadership as superintendent of the Vernon Parish School Board, and to congratulate him on the occasion of his retirement.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION To commend James Williams for his forty-four years of distinguished service to the students, educators, and families of Vernon Parish, to recognize his extraordinary leadership as superintendent of the Vernon Parish School Board, and to congratulate him on the occasion of his retirement. WHEREAS, James Williams graduated from Leesville High School in 1977 and continued his academic journey at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1982; and WHEREAS, in 1994, Mr. Williams further advanced his professional preparation by earning a Master's Degree in Education Administration from McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, Mr. Williams began his career in education in 1982 as a social studies teacher at Leesville High School, where he served until 1986; and WHEREAS, in August 1986, he joined the faculty of Crowley High School as a social studies and physical education teacher, serving the students of Acadia Parish until August 1990; and WHEREAS, Mr. Williams returned to Leesville High School in 1990, where he taught social studies and physical education and coached multiple sports, demonstrating a Page 1 of SLS 26RS-154 ORIGINAL SR NO. deep commitment to student development both inside and outside the classroom; and WHEREAS, in 1995, Mr. Williams was promoted to assistant principal of Leesville High School, and …
Sponsors
- Reese, Mike (R, 30) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026.
- : Read by title and adopted.
- : Rules suspended. Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
Common questions
- What is SR189?
- SR189 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): COMMENDATIONS: Commends James Williams on the occasion of his retirement as superintendent of the Vernon Parish School System.
- What does SR189 do?
- In its own words: A resolution To commend James Williams for his forty-four years of distinguished service to the students, educators, and families of Vernon Parish, to recognize his extraordinary leadership as superintendent of the Vernon Parish School Board, and to congratulate him on the occasion of his retirement.
- What is the status of SR189?
- Passed both chambers as of May 31, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026. (June 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR189?
- Reese, Mike (R, 30).
- Where is the official record for SR189?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SR189
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