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LA HCR19
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dennis Bamburg
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AI Summary
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Louisiana Legislature expresses condolences upon the death of former State Representative Billy Wayne "Coach" Montgomery, born July 7, 1937, who served Bossier Parish as an educator, coach, and public servant
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Montgomery served as basketball coach at Haughton High School (1960-1969) and Lafayette High School (1969-1970), winning two state titles, and later served as assistant principal and principal
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Represented District 9 in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1988 to 2008, serving on multiple committees including Ways and Means, Capital Outlay, and Homeland Security; chaired the House Legislative Services Council for 16 of his 20 years
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Received numerous honors including "New Legislator of the Year" from Louisiana Federation of Teachers, induction into Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame (2011) and Louisiana Political Hall of Fame (2012)
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Continued public service after leaving the legislature as special projects coordinator and assistant to the Bossier Parish administrator from 2008 until retirement in 2021; Bossier Parish Community College named its gymnasium in his honor
Legislative Description
Expresses the condolences of the legislature on the death of former state representative Billy Wayne "Coach" Montgomery
CONDOLENCES
Last Action
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
5/5/2025