The resolution commends Coach Hank Tierney and the Archbishop Shaw High School football team for their remarkable achievement in winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2024 Division II Select state championship. The team secured the title by defeating E.D. White Catholic High School with a score of 28-25 during the championship game held at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. With an impressive season record of twelve wins and only two losses, standout performances from players Jasper Parker, Jacob Washington, and Mason Wilson contributed to their success.

Additionally, the resolution highlights Coach Tierney's significant accomplishments, noting that he ranks as the sixth most winning football coach in LHSAA history, with a career record of 331 wins and 128 losses over nearly five decades of coaching. This victory marks the second state title for Coach Tierney and the Archbishop Shaw football program, their first since 1987. The House of Representatives expresses its recognition of their achievements and encourages the team to continue striving for excellence in their future endeavors.