Commends senior quarterback, Jordan Jefferson, of the Louisiana State University Fighting Tigers Football Team, on his outstanding collegiate football career and a remarkable season in 2011.
Commends Scott Rogers for exemplary and outstanding service to the Baton Rouge area community.
Commends Mackie Freeze, an outstanding baseball player and high school football coach, upon being inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.
Commends Plain Dealing High School on its academic achievements, athletic accomplishments, and outstanding students and teachers.
Commends Elijah Mitchell on his outstanding football career at Erath High School and wishes him the best with his upcoming college career with the Ragin' Cajuns.
Commends Timala "Ms. Timmie" Melancon for receiving a 2012 Image Award from the LAE, her outstanding teaching career and many years of exemplary service, and her lasting contributions to public education in Vermilion Parish and Louisiana.
Commends Hahnville High School head softball coach, Kenneth Vial, for an outstanding career and on the occasion of his retirement.
Commends former Destrehan High School football player Ed Reed on his outstanding high school, college, and professional career and congratulates him on the occasion of his retirement from the NFL.
Commends Coach Clay Bohanan upon the dedication of Clay Bohanan Field at Airline High School and recognizes his outstanding coaching career and his contributions to high school baseball in Bossier Parish.
Commends C.S. "Cheeze" Hamilton on his 57-year career as a West Feliciana Parish school bus driver.