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SCR 76

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Dewain Strother on being inducted into the 2026 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Alan Seabaugh

Recognizes Dewain Strother for lifelong impact in Louisiana education and girls’ high school basketball, honoring his coaching success and leadership legacy.

Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.
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Bill Summary · SCR 76

Summary of SCR 76 (2026 Regular Session) – Louisiana

Purpose and intent

  • The bill is a concurrent resolution that commends an individual, Dewain Strother, for being inducted into the 2026 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.
  • It serves to recognize Strother’s lifelong contributions to education and athletics in Louisiana, particularly his impact on high school girls’ basketball and student development in Sabine Parish.

Key provisions and changes

  • As a concurrent resolution, SCR 76 does not enact statutory changes or create new programs; it expresses formal recognition and appreciation by both chambers of the Louisiana Legislature.
  • The resolution explicitly notes Strother’s:
    • Long career in education (nearly five decades) as a teacher, coach, and athletic/educational leader in Sabine Parish.
    • Founding and leading the Florien High School girls’ basketball program, with a 40-year coaching tenure.
    • Career coaching record: 1,235 wins and 395 losses; described as the all-time leader in Louisiana girls’ basketball coaching wins at retirement (2022–2023) and second nationally at that time.
    • Achievements of Florien Lady Black Cats: 39 state tournament qualifications, 21 state semifinals appearances, six state championships, and five state runner-up finishes.
    • Additional roles: athletic director at Florien High School for over 30 years; coached softball and golf; 49 years as a teacher; Sabine Parish Teacher of the Year (1982–1983).
    • Personal milestone: coached his two granddaughters during his final season and returned to an assisting coaching role in 2026 under a former player, Angela Anthony.
    • Prior recognition: inducted into the Louisiana High School Sports Hall of Fame in 2023.
  • The resolution directs that a copy be transmitted to Dewain Strother.

Who/what is affected

  • Dewain Strother is the primary recipient of recognition.
  • Institutions involved include the Louisiana Legislature (both Senate and House) and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame’s traditions of honoring inductees.
  • No changes to laws, budgets, or programs; the measure is symbolic and ceremonial.

Procedural/timeline aspects

  • The resolution reflects formal commendation by the Legislature.
  • Action history:
    • May 20, 2026: Read by title; rules suspended; second reading and adopted in the Senate.
    • May 25, 2026: Received from the House without amendments.
  • Sponsorship: Main sponsor is Senator Seabaugh; co-sponsor is Alan Seabaugh.
  • The resolution is meant to become part of the public record recognizing Strother’s induction and achievements.

Overall assessment

  • SCR 76 is a ceremonial acknowledgment of a distinguished Louisiana educator-athlete, highlighting Dewain Strother’s decades of impact, leadership, and success in girls’ high school basketball and broader school athletics.
  • It serves to publicly celebrate and memorialize Strother’s contributions and legacy within Louisiana sports and education.

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

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