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SCR 73

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

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Alan Seabaugh

Louisiana Senate expresses ceremonial commendation for Pat Williams’s induction into the 2026 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, honoring his athletic achievements.

Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 5/22/2026.
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Bill Summary · SCR 73

Overview

  • Bill: SCR 73
  • Session: 2026
  • Jurisdiction: Louisiana
  • Subject: Commend Pat Williams on induction into the 2026 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
  • Type: Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR)
  • Purpose: Officially commend Pat Williams for being inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame

Main Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize and honor Pat Williams for his induction into the 2026 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.
  • Publicly acknowledge Williams’s athletic achievements and contributions to Louisiana sports, highlighting his career from high school through the NFL.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • The resolution states that the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, located in Natchitoches, collaborates with the Louisiana Sports Writers Association to select inductees who exemplify character, skill, talent, and accomplishment.
  • It identifies Pat Williams as a member of the 2026 induction class.
  • The document provides a narrative of Williams’s background:
    • From Monroe, Louisiana; standout talent at Wossman High School.
    • Played at Navarro College with two All-American honors.
    • Transferred to Texas A&M University and earned second-team All–Southwest Conference honors.
    • Undrafted but had a 14-year NFL career (200 games, 157 starts) with the Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings.
    • Pro Bowl selections in 2006, 2007, and 2008.
    • Notable stats: 466 tackles, 20.5 sacks, 9 fumble recoveries, 8 forced fumbles, 1 interception.
    • Recognitions: second-team 2000s All-Decade Team by Pro Football Reference; Ed Block Courage Award (2003).
    • Durability: finished his final season (2010) by playing all 16 games at age 38, remaining the oldest defensive player in the league at that time.
  • The resolution concludes with a formal commendation and directs that a copy be transmitted to Pat Williams.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary Beneficiary: Pat Williams, the inductee being honored.
  • Indirect Beneficiaries:
    • Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and the Louisiana sports community, which receive formal recognition for Williams’s achievements.
    • Constituents in Monroe and Louisiana who take pride in a native son’s accomplishments.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Action: Introduced in the Louisiana Senate.
  • Status: Read by title and placed on the calendar for a second reading (as of the latest action history).
  • Sponsor: Senator Alan Seabaugh (with a co-sponsor noted).
  • Effective date: Not a law; a concurrent resolution expressing commendation. It does not impose legal requirements or create new obligations beyond ceremonial recognition.

Impact and Significance

  • Official, ceremonial acknowledgment of Pat Williams’s athletic career and Hall of Fame induction.
  • Serves to highlight Louisiana’s commitment to recognizing athletes who have achieved national prominence and demonstrated exemplary character and performance.
  • May be used for public relations, local pride, and archival purposes within state government.

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

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