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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 6
BY REPRESENTATIVE PIERRE
COMMENDATIONS: Commends the ULL Ragin' Cajuns on their third consecutive New
Orleans Bowl Championship
A RESOLUTION1
To commend the Ragin' Cajuns of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette upon winning2
their third consecutive New Orleans Bowl.3
WHEREAS, on Saturday, December 21, 2013, our hearts and minds were in New4
Orleans, Louisiana, where we experienced the conclusion of a wonderfully enjoyable season5
and witnessed the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL) Ragin' Cajuns defeat the6
Tulane Green Wave 24-21 in the 2013 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl; and7
WHEREAS, on this great day, before a national television audience and a record8
crowd of 54,728 fans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, ULL made its third consecutive9
bowl game appearance; and10
WHEREAS, the 2013 Ragin' Cajuns' win in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl11
improved ULL's all-time record in bowl games to 4-1; and12
WHEREAS, the ULL Ragin' Cajuns achieved a third straight postseason bowl13
victory, having won the 2011 and 2012 editions of the New Orleans Bowl, defeating San14
Diego State University 32-30 and East Carolina University 43-34, respectively; and15
WHEREAS, ULL became the second team in history to win three editions of the16
New Orleans Bowl, joining Southern Miss, which won in 2004, 2005, and 2008; and17
WHEREAS, Coach Mark Hudspeth and his team exhibited tremendous18
competitiveness and spirit in finishing their amazing 2013 season with an overall record of19
9-4, tying ULL's record for most wins in a season; and20 HLS 14RS-477 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, since Coach Hudspeth took over as head coach in 2011, the Ragin'1
Cajuns have an astounding 27-12 overall record, a 17-6 conference record, and are 15-2 at2
home over the last three seasons; and3
WHEREAS, the remarkable talent and determination of every player and coach on4
the 2013 ULL football team led to this outstanding season and its culmination in victory at5
the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl; and6
WHEREAS, this incredible victory is an indelible part of an extraordinary era in the7
history of ULL football and has created a memory that will forever be cherished by ULL8
fans in generations to come; and9
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize and express enduring appreciation for the10
immense pride and honor that the 2013 ULL Ragin' Cajuns football team has brought to the11
state of Louisiana.12
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the13
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby recognize the magnificent performance of the14
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns during the 2013 season and their success15
in the New Orleans Bowl and does hereby commend and congratulate the players, the16
coaching staff, and the entire University of Louisiana at Lafayette football family upon this17
historic victory.18
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted19
to Coach Mark Hudspeth.20
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)]
Pierre HR No. 6
Commends the ULL Ragin' Cajuns on their third consecutive New Orleans Bowl
Championship.