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Senate recognizes pageant winner, state football champions and Social Work Day at Capitol
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Summary
Senators honored Hannah Ray of Livingston Parish for a national pageant title, recognized the 2025 Yellow Jackets football team for winning their first state championship, and marked Social Work Day with remarks acknowledging social workers' statewide service.
The Senate took time on April 13 for ceremonial recognitions.
Senator Hodges introduced Hannah Ray of Livingston Parish and read a resolution commending her for being named the 2026 National Little Miss International Girl Queen. "We are honoring her today on being named 2026 National Little Miss International Girl Queen," Hodges said as members welcomed Ray and her family to the Capitol.
Senator Abraham introduced and read a resolution recognizing the 2025 Iowa High School Yellow Jackets football team for completing an undefeated 14–0 season and winning the Division 2 state championship, praising head coach Tommy John and the coaching staff for guiding the program to its first state title.
Senator Sellers marked Social Work Day at the Capitol, noting that social workers "have positively impacted the world for a long time" and recognizing participants from Southern University's Millie M. Charles School of Social Work in New Orleans.
Each recognition was offered by resolution and received an on‑floor round of applause; these were ceremonial items recorded in the daily journal.
