Senate Resolution No. ___, introduced by Senator Foil, commends St. James Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on its 180th anniversary of worship. The church was established in 1819, shortly after the incorporation of Baton Rouge, and received its charter from the Louisiana Legislature in 1844. Over the years, St. James has played a significant role in the local community, including assisting in the establishment of other Episcopal churches in the area and founding the Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge, one of the oldest interfaith organizations in the nation.

In addition to its spiritual contributions, St. James Episcopal Church has been instrumental in educational initiatives, operating the St. James Episcopal Day School, which has been recognized as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, and leading efforts to establish Episcopal High School and St. James Place, a retirement community. The resolution acknowledges the church's enduring legacy and its commitment to fostering a vibrant community of faith, and it directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the church's leadership.