COMMENDATIONS: Commends Emile Myers on the success of his annual philanthropic endeavor, "Emile's Hot Cocoa Fundraiser"
This concurrent resolution formally commends Lafayette resident Emile Myers for his annual "Emile's Hot Cocoa Fundraiser." The bill recognizes how Myers started a neighborhood hot cocoa stand at age eight in 2019, which has grown into a major community event raising over $100,000 for various local nonprofits. It highlights the fundraiser's support for organizations like the Boys & Girls Club and the American Cancer Society, as well as its role in mentoring the next generation of young philanthropists. This measure serves as an official acknowledgment of Myers' leadership and the positive impact of his youth-led charitable work.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 1, 2026
Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Floor votes · Senate Apr 8, 2026
How they voted
36–0
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 40
Apr 8, 2026
D
Democratic12
91% Yea
R
Republican28
89% Yea
Vote distribution
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All Nay
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0
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read by title and concurred in by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered returned to the House.
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, adopted, ordered to the Senate.
lower
1 primary · 24 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Annie Spell
RRepublican
Co
Beau Beaullieu
RRepublican
Co
Blake Miguez
RRepublican
Co
Bob Hensgens
RRepublican
Co
Caleb Kleinpeter
RRepublican
Co
Chad Boyer
RRepublican
Co
Chance Henry
RRepublican
Co
Doyle Boudreaux
RRepublican
Co
Ed Price
DDemocratic
Co
Eddie Lambert
RRepublican
Co
Gerald Boudreaux
DDemocratic
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