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LA SR129
Resolution
Status
5/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gerald Boudreaux
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AI Summary
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Louisiana Senate expresses condolences upon the passing of James W. Simmons Jr. on May 11, 2025, at age 77, honoring his more than 50 years of service to high school athletics and education in the Acadiana region
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Simmons became the first Black Athletic Director of Lafayette Parish School System in 1990, serving 23 years in that role after beginning his coaching career at Crowley High School in 1970 and Acadiana High School in 1983
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Inducted into the Louisiana High School Sports Hall of Fame in 2012 and the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) Hall of Fame in 2015
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Served on national leadership bodies including the NIAAA Board of Directors, NIAAA Strategic Planning Committee, National High School Hall of Fame Steering Committee, and AAU Infraction Committee
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Copy of resolution to be transmitted to his daughter, Jamie M. Simmons
Legislative Description
To express sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and former students and players of James W. Simmons Jr. on the occasion of his passing.
CONDOLENCES
Last Action
Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 5/30/2025.
6/1/2025