The Louisiana Legislature has at times strayed from considering legislation that would improve conditions in the state and ventured into things that seem a bit bizarre.
But sometimes lawmakers get it right when they venture off the path and take time to honor excellence exhibited by young people.
Often it’s sports teams or students who exhibit academic excellence. Sometimes it’s someone who has shown leadership in improving their community.
Such was the case Thursday when Sen. Page Cortez, D-Lafayette, and Rep. Stuart Bishop, R-Lafayette, got the Senate and House to pause long enough to recognize 16-year-old Elijah Evans, of Youngsville, a sophomore at Ovey Comeaux High School. Members of each body listened to resolutions honoring him as one of two Louisiana high school and middle school students to be selected to receive awards in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.
After applauding, lawmakers lined up to have their photographs taken with him.
Evans works to raise awareness of child abuse and to improve the lives of foster children. He raises funds to host an annual Christmas party for children in foster care and has formed an organization called No Use for Abuse.
Teen recognized for raising child abuse awareness (Louisiana)
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