WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy issued the following press release:

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), for his monthly Local Spotlight, recognized Theo Chaisson of the United Houma Nation in Southeast Louisiana. Theo left school in the third grade to help his family make a living and later began operating the Isle de Jean Charles Marina, which he still visits every day. Theo's hard work, love for family, and dedication to the bayou help make Louisiana special. Each month, Cassidy highlights a local story that truly reflects Louisiana values of humility, respect, and resiliency.

Read his full February 2026 Local Spotlight below:

This month's Local Spotlight is about a man who represents the heart of coastal Louisiana-Theo Ch...