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LA HR65
Resolution
Status
3/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jeremy LaCombe
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AI Summary
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Expresses condolences from the Louisiana House of Representatives on the passing of Coach Sam Goodwin on March 20, 2026
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Coach Goodwin was a Pineville, Louisiana native who won a school-record 102 games over 17 seasons at Northwestern State University, leading the Demons to four conference championships (1984, 1988, 1997, 1998)
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At Parkview High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, he won 72% of his games and five state championships over nine seasons before serving as an assistant under Lou Holtz at the University of Arkansas
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Coached 22 All-Americans and 38 future NFL players during his career; was inducted into the N-Club Hall of Fame (1999), Southland Conference Hall of Honor, and Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame (2007)
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After retiring from coaching in 2000, he served as athletic director at Henderson State University
Legislative Description
Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of former Northwestern State University football coach Sam Goodwin
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.
4/1/2026