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LA HR84
Resolution
Status
4/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rashid Young
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AI Summary
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Louisiana House of Representatives expresses condolences upon the death of Alton E. "Red" Franklin, who passed away on March 9, 2025
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Coach Franklin spent over 50 years coaching high school football, serving as head coach at Haynesville High School from 1967 until his retirement in 2002
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In 35 seasons as head coach, he recorded 365 wins, 11 state championships, 4 state runner-up finishes, 27 district titles, and 8 undefeated seasons
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Named district coach of the year 23 times, state coach of the year 6 times, and inducted into multiple halls of fame including the LHSCA/LHSAA Hall of Fame and National Federation of State High School Associations Hall of Fame
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Led a newly-integrated Haynesville team to a state championship in 1970 when Claiborne Parish Schools integrated
Legislative Description
Expresses condolences on the death of Alton E. "Red" Franklin
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