House Resolution No. ___, introduced by Representative Egan, commends the students and faculty of the St. Tammany Parish School System for their outstanding achievement in winning first place at the Louisiana Governor's Games' 30th Annual Elementary State Championship Fitness Meet. This event, which has been held since 1995, serves as a premier competition for elementary school-aged children across thirty parishes in Louisiana, with over two hundred thousand participants vying for the state fitness title. St. Tammany Parish secured the top position with a total of 2,442 points, narrowly surpassing Livingston Parish and defending champion Lafayette Parish.
The resolution highlights the impressive performance of St. Tammany's competitors, particularly Lillian Young, who led all participants with 635 individual points. The team also included notable athletes such as Joseph Lacour, Reese Maras, and Benjamin Bearden. The House of Representatives expresses its admiration for the hard work and dedication of the students and faculty, encouraging them to continue striving for excellence in their future endeavors.