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SCR 43

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates John James Marshall upon receiving the 2026 Distinguished Service Award in Sports Journalism and on being inducted into the 2026 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Gerald Boudreaux and 9 co-sponsors

Louisiana recognizes John James Marshall for the 2026 Distinguished Service Award in Sports Journalism and induction into the 2026 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate on 5/7/2026.
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Bill Summary · SCR 43

Summary: Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 43 (SCR 43) – Louisiana, 2026

Purpose

SCR 43 is a ceremonial or commendatory measure that recognizes and congratulates John James Marshall for:
- Receiving the 2026 Distinguished Service Award in Sports Journalism
- Being inducted into the 2026 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame

The resolution states the intention of the Louisiana Legislature to publicly honor Marshall’s achievements and service in the fields of journalism, broadcasting, athletics, and education.

Key Provisions and Provisions Introduced

  • The resolution publicly commends and congratulates John James Marshall for:
    • Receiving the 2026 Distinguished Service Award in Sports Journalism
    • Induction into the 2026 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
  • It notes Marshall’s long career in Louisiana sports media, including:
    • Over five decades in sports journalism and broadcasting
    • Early career beginnings in 1974 at age 15 covering American Legion baseball
    • Education at Louisiana Tech University (class of 1981)
    • Roles such as executive sports editor of the Shreveport Journal (1988) and later with the Shreveport Times
    • Achievements including multiple LSWA awards (e.g., Writer/Columnist of the Year, Story of the Year)
    • National recognition (APSE Best Feature Sports Story, etc.)
    • Involvement in radio/TV play-by-play for the Shreveport Pirates, Centenary College basketball, and public address announcing for other groups
    • Service as media director and instructor at Loyola College Prep for 29 years
    • Induction into Loyola College Prep Hall of Honor (2014) with a named baseball press box
    • Leadership and ongoing involvement with the Louisiana Sports Writers Association (LSWA)
  • The resolution acknowledges his role as a pioneering and influential figure in Louisiana sports journalism and education.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • John James Marshall: Primary recipient of commendation.
  • Public and readers in Louisiana: Beneficiaries of formal statewide recognition.
  • Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Louisiana Sports Writers Association: Contextual beneficiaries through highlighting Marshall’s achievements and reinforcing the associations’ mission to honor outstanding athletes and media figures.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • The resolution is introduced in the Louisiana Senate (April 2026).
  • It is a concurrent resolution, meaning it requires passage by both chambers (Senate and House) to become an official expression of the Legislature’s sentiment.
  • Conforms to typical ceremonial resolutions that honor individuals and do not create new legal obligations or funding.

Amounts, Dates, and Specifics

  • No monetary provisions or appropriations are included.
  • Specific dates mentioned:
    • Marshall’s 1974 start in journalism
    • 1981 Louisiana Tech University graduation
    • 1988 executive sports editor at the Shreveport Journal
    • 1991 transition to the Shreveport Times
    • 2014 induction into Loyola College Prep Hall of Honor
    • 2026: Induction into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and receipt of the Distinguished Service Award in Sports Journalism
  • Geographic focus: Louisiana, with emphasis on Shreveport and institutions such as Loyola College Prep, Louisiana Tech University, and Centenary College.

Bottom Line

SCR 43 serves to officially recognize and celebrate John James Marshall’s distinguished career and contemporary honors in sports journalism and hall-of-fame induction, underscoring his lasting impact on Louisiana sports media and education.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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