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CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Coach Pat Collins.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Regina Barrow and 16 co-sponsors

Louisiana expresses solemn condolences to Coach Pat Collins’s family, honoring his leadership, faith, and impact on football and his communities.

Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/30/2026.
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Bill Summary · SCR 34

Summary of SCR 34 (Louisiana) — 2026 Regular Session

Purpose

  • Expresses sincere condolences from the Louisiana Legislature upon the death of Coach Pat Collins.

Key Provisions

  • Expresses the Legislature’s deepest condolences and honors Coach Pat Collins for his life of service, leadership, and devotion to family, faith, and football.
  • Extends sympathies to Collins’s family, recognizing his impact on players, colleagues, and communities he touched during his coaching career.
  • Acknowledges Collins’s legacy and influence in Louisiana football history, including his championship achievements and mentorship.
  • Requires that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to the family as an expression of the Senate’s heartfelt sympathy and enduring respect.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primarily the family of Coach Pat Collins.
  • Indirectly, institutions and individuals connected to Louisiana football and athletics who recognize Collins’s contributions (e.g., former players, coaches, and fans).

Procedural/Timeline Details

  • Bill Type: Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR).
  • Purpose: Nonbinding formal expression of condolences by the Legislature.
  • Status: Introduced in the Senate on April 15, 2026; read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
  • Sponsor: Senator Stewart Cathey (with a co-sponsor noted).

Additional Context

  • The resolution provides a biographical sketch, including key milestones:
    • Born August 20, 1941, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
    • Football career spanning positions at Airline High School, Louisiana Tech University (defensive coordinator), Northeast Louisiana University (now University of Louisiana at Monroe) as defensive coordinator, and Head Coach from 1981.
    • Notable achievement: 1987 NCAA Division I-AA National Championship with UL Monroe.
    • Inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2015.
  • Emphasizes Collins’s character, family, faith, and community impact beyond his coaching successes.

Note on Effect

  • This is ceremonial legislation. It does not create new laws or fiscal obligations but serves as an official statement of respect and mourning from the Louisiana Legislature.

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

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