House Resolution No. ___ commends Austin Small-Jones, a senior at Woodlawn High School in Shreveport, for his remarkable achievements, including being named the National Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) Career Association president-elect for the 2024-2025 term. Austin, who is a second-year JAG student and currently serves as the president of Woodlawn's JAG chapter, has made history as the first student from his school, Caddo Parish, and the state of Louisiana to hold this prestigious national title. He is also recognized as the first male and first black male to be elected to this office, overseeing nearly 80,000 students across 40 affiliates nationwide.

In addition to his leadership role, Austin has received a full scholarship to attend Grambling State University through the MISTER program, which aims to recruit African American male educators. The resolution highlights Austin's inspiring journey and achievements, expressing the House of Representatives' sincere wishes for his continued success and dedication to excellence.