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COMMENDATIONS: Commends and honors Dr. Paul Dean Coreil on the occasion of his retirement as Chancellor of Louisiana State University of Alexandria and to recognize his many accomplishments in higher education, public service, youth development, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rhonda Butler and 17 co-sponsors

The bill formally honors Dr. Paul Dean Coreil for his leadership and broad contributions to LSUA, higher education, public service, and youth development upon his retirement.

Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/30/2026.
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Bill Summary · SCR 39

Summary: Senate Concurrent Resolution 39 (SCR 39) — Louisiana 2026

Purpose

SCR 39 commends and honors Dr. Paul Dean Coreil on the occasion of his retirement as Chancellor of Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) and recognizes his extensive contributions across higher education, public service, youth development, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal recognition by the Louisiana Legislature of Dr. Coreil’s retirement from the chancellorship at LSUA.

  • Statement of appreciation for his leadership and impact, highlighting:

    • Growth and transformation at LSUA during his tenure (enrollment increases, campus development, and rising statewide recognition).
    • Specific academic and workforce initiatives he championed (e.g., expansion of Professional Aviation, Accountants for the Future, Educators Rising, Interdisciplinary Pre-Med, LEAD V, 3+3 Occupational Therapy pathway with LSU Health Shreveport).
    • Development of a Health Education Campus to bolster nursing and allied-health training.
    • Adoption of three-year accelerated bachelor’s degrees in STEM fields (Information Technology and Bioinformatics).
    • Completion of major campus projects (e.g., Martin Family Student Success Center).
    • Institutional momentum and record enrollment achievements (e.g., record Spring 2026 enrollment of 7,728; LSUA described as the fastest-growing university in Louisiana for four consecutive years, rising to the fifth largest in the state).
    • Recognition of LSUA’s safety and rankings (noting LSUA’s ranking among safest campuses by Niche and improvements in Niche’s Louisiana rankings).
    • Dr. Coreil’s prior service as Vice Chancellor of the LSU AgCenter and Director of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service (2001–2013), with notable work in wetlands resources and public policy; and his long-time involvement with 4-H and youth development (Marsh Maneuvers, fundraising and programming).

  • Acknowledgment of Dr. Coreil’s broader legacy in stewardship, educational access, workforce development, youth advancement, and service to Louisiana.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Dr. Paul Dean Coreil, in the form of formal legislative commendation for his retirement.
  • Institutions mentioned: Louisiana State University System, LSUA, LSU AgCenter, Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, and programs connected to these entities (e.g., 4-H, STEM/healthcare education initiatives).
  • The bill does not mandate policy changes, funding, or procedural actions beyond ceremonial recognition.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Introduced and adopted in the Senate during the 2026 Regular Session.
  • Action history notes: Read by title and adopted by the Senate with a 35-0 vote; forwarded to the House.
  • The resolution is strictly ceremonial and does not create new law or funding obligations.

Observations

  • The bill functions as a formal tribute, detailing Dr. Coreil’s accomplishments and legacy across multiple decades of service.
  • It underscores the Louisiana Legislature’s intent to publicly acknowledge contributions to higher education, public service, and youth development.

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

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