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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 12
BY REPRESENTATIVE SHADOIN AND SENATOR GALLOT
CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Mike Reed
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON1
To express the condolences of the Louisiana House of Representatives upon the death of2
Mike Reed of Ruston, Louisiana.3
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the Louisiana House of4
Representatives has learned of the death of Mike Reed of Ruston, Louisiana, at the age of5
eighty-eight on February 6, 2014; and6
WHEREAS, Mike Reed was born in Centreville, Mississippi, on June 15, 1925, and7
was named after his father, Courtney Reed, Sr., but was known as Mike; and8
WHEREAS, Mr. Reed attended public schools in Lincoln Parish and rose to the rank9
of Eagle Scout in his Ruston troop; he was a member of the 1941 Ruston High School state10
championship football team; and11
WHEREAS, Mr. Reed first enrolled at Louisiana Tech University in 1942, but during12
World War II he became an Army Air Corps B-25 pilot; and13
WHEREAS, after he returned from the war, Mr. Reed was a standout football player14
for Louisiana Tech; he was the first player in school history to be named Little All American15
twice, in 1946 and 1947; and16
WHEREAS, in 1947, Mr. Reed was recognized as a "Who's Who at Louisiana Tech"17
and the friendships and close bonds made during his Louisiana Tech football career endured18
to the present, and his group of friends became known as the National Association for the19
Advancement of Grandstand Quarterbacks; and20 HLS 14RS-1014 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, Louisiana Tech named Mr. Reed as a member of the school's Sports1
Hall of Fame, and more recently he was named a member of "Tech's Team of the Century";2
and3
WHEREAS, upon graduating from Louisiana Tech, Mr. Reed declined the4
opportunity to play for the Chicago Bears and instead chose to continue working with his5
father in the family's sawmill business, a company started by Mike's grandfather, William6
Nathan Reed of Magnolia, Arkansas; and7
WHEREAS, at the Army Air Corps pilot school in Lansing, Michigan, Mike met8
Suzanne Anderson at a dance for pilots given by her sorority; that dance was their first of9
many as they were married and remained in holy matrimony for sixty-five years; and10
WHEREAS, Mr. Reed was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife,11
affectionately known as "Sue"; his parents, Courtney, Sr., and Christine Reed; two sisters,12
Martha R. Wojecki and Vicky R. Mabry; and one brother-in-law and Louisiana Tech13
teammate, Chester Wojecki; and14
WHEREAS, Mr. Reed is survived by two sons, Courtney III, and Russell and wife15
JoAnn; two daughters, Jennifer Terzia and husband Buddy, and Marcia Coley and husband16
David; six grandchildren, Amanda R. Archuleta, Katie Reed, Greg Terzia and wife Audrey,17
Laura T. Bankston and husband Matt, and Zachary and Alex Corey; and eight great-18
grandchildren; and19
WHEREAS, the death of Mike Reed has left a great void and created a genuine sense20
of sorrow in all who knew him, including his family, his friends, and the Louisiana Tech21
community, all of whom mourn the loss of this wonderful man who served his state and22
nation so well; and23
WHEREAS, Mike Reed was a beloved member of the "Greatest Generation" who24
leaves behind a rich and unique legacy of hard work and dedication and is greatly missed by25
all whose lives he touched.26
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby27
express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Mike Reed of Ruston; does28
hereby recognize and record for posterity his notable accomplishments and singular29
contributions; does hereby extend enduring appreciation for the pride and honor that he will30 HLS 14RS-1014 ORIGINAL
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forever bring to his family and friends, the city of Ruston, the state of Louisiana, and the1
United States of America; and does hereby express the deep regret of the entire state upon2
the loss of this extraordinary gentleman.3
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted4
to the family of Mike Reed.5
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Shadoin HCR No. 12
Expresses the condolences of the legislature upon the death of Mike Reed of Ruston.