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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 220
BY REPRESENTATIVES SHADOIN AND JEFFERSON AND SENATORS GALLOT
AND KOSTELKA
COMMENDATIONS: Commends Reggie Hanchey, Coordinator of Programs at La. Tech
University, upon his retirement after 40 years of dedicated and faithful service
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON1
To commend Reggie Hanchey on forty years of dedicated and faithful service to Louisiana2
Tech University.3
WHEREAS, Reggie Hanchey was born in Merryville, Louisiana, the youngest of six4
children; and5
WHEREAS, Mr. Hanchey came to Louisiana Tech University in September of 1961,6
following his graduation from DeRidder High School; and7
WHEREAS, while he was a student at Louisiana Tech, he was actively involved in8
the Baptist Student Union and was a cheerleader; and9
WHEREAS, Mr. Hanchey graduated in 1965 with a degree in commercial art and10
following his graduation, he attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort11
Worth, Texas, while serving as a minister of youth and activities at the First Baptist Church12
of Ruston; and13
WHEREAS, upon graduating with a Master of Religious Education in 1967, Reggie14
became the minister of music and youth at First Baptist Church of Ruston; and15
WHEREAS, in 1974, a new position, Assistant Director of Planning and16
Development, was created at the Tech Alumni House and Reggie accepted this position17
working under Colonel John Parker; and18 HLS 14RS-6126 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, in 1980, following the retirement of Colonel Jack Murphy in the1
president's office, Reggie became the Coordinator of Programs in President F. Jay Taylor's2
office; and3
WHEREAS, when Dr. Dan Reneau became president in 1987, Reggie Hanchey was4
asked to continue to serve in the same position; and5
WHEREAS, Mr. Hanchey worked diligently for twenty-six years in Dr. Reneau's6
office coordinating events for the president; and7
WHEREAS, in 2004, he became the manager of the Ropp Center, scheduling events8
and working closely with Aramark to provide services to the faculty and staff as well as9
visitors to the campus; and10
WHEREAS, Reggie Hanchey is married to Mary Celia Boggs Hanchey, who holds11
two degrees from Louisiana Tech University; is the father of four children, Cara Von Tress,12
Emily Hershey, Chris Hanchey, and Patrick Hanchey who are all Louisiana Tech graduates;13
and is the grandfather of thirteen grandchildren; and14
WHEREAS, Mr. Hanchey is retiring after 40 years of dedicated service at Louisiana15
Tech University; and16
WHEREAS, Mr. Hanchey has ensured that so many of the university's programs,17
activities, and events have been successful; and18
WHEREAS, Reggie Hanchey is known as a true gentleman, always smiling and19
always looking for opportunities to help out those in need; and20
WHEREAS, recently, Mr. Hanchey was presented with a Distinguished Service21
Award and Medal, only the twenty-fifth such award ever presented at Louisiana Tech.22
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby23
commend and congratulate Reggie Hanchey on forty years of dedicated and faithful service24
to Louisiana Tech University and wishes him well on his retirement.25
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted26
to Reggie Hanchey.27 HLS 14RS-6126 ORIGINAL
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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. 220
Commends Reggie Hanchey on forty years of dedicated and faithful service to Louisiana
Tech University.