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Regular Session, 2014 ENROLLED
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 143
BY SENATORS GARY SMITH AND ALARIO AND REPRESENTATIVE MILLER
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON
To express the sincere condolences of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the death of
Stephen M. "Coach" Crovetto.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the citizens of Louisiana
learned of the death of Stephen M. "Coach" Crovetto on Friday, April 25, 2014, at the age
of sixty-three; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Crovetto was a native of Westwego and a resident of Luling; and
WHEREAS, he graduated from Archbishop Shaw High School in Marrero in 1969
and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana
in 1974; and
WHEREAS, he began his career as a teacher and coach at Shaw High School from
1974 to 1977 where he taught physical science, and served as the offensive coordinator for
the football team as well as the head track coach; and
WHEREAS, from 1977 to 1978, he taught biology at West Jefferson High School
and coached the football team's offense, defense, and kicking team; and
WHEREAS, from 1978 to 1983, Mr. Crovetto taught physical science, biology, and
chemistry at Hahnville High School, was the athletic director and the head football coach,
and was named Coach of the Year for the 1980-1981 season; and
WHEREAS, as the head football coach for the Hahnville High School Tigers, he led
the team in the last game played at the old stadium, had an undefeated season in 1980, and
returned as the offensive coordinator in 1994 and played an integral role in the Tigers
becoming the undefeated District 5A state champions; and
WHEREAS, from 1983 to 1987, he was the offensive coordinator of the Nicholls
State University Colonels football team, and was instrumental in the Colonels becoming the SCR NO. 143 ENROLLED
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Gulf Star Conference champions in 1984; and
WHEREAS, from 1987 to 1994, Mr. Crovetto taught physical science, was the head
football coach, and the athletic director at H. L. Bourgeois High School, and during his
tenure there was named Coach of the Year in 1987 and 1991, and was nominated for Teacher
of the Year from 1987 to 1990; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Crovetto was a teacher and coach in the St. Charles Parish school
system for twenty-one and one half years; and
WHEREAS, he organized a campaign to pass a millage for the construction of the
current Hahnville High School stadium and field houses, and was instrumental in
implementing the "wild card" system into the Louisiana High School Athletic Association
football playoff competitions; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Crovetto was a member of the St. Charles Parish School Board
from 1999 to 2010, and served as the board president for two terms in 2001 and 2009; and
WHEREAS, after retiring from teaching and coaching, Mr. Crovetto focused on his
small business, Cro & Associates, Inc., that handled local real estate dealings and contracted
with parish governments for weed control; and
WHEREAS, as a teacher, coach, school board member, and community activist, Mr.
Crovetto was a consummate leader in his community and will be sorely missed; and
WHEREAS, he is survived by his loving wife, Stacy Boudreaux Crovetto, and two
children, Stevie Michelle and Giuseppe Nolman Crovetto; and
WHEREAS, he was a gentleman who was admired by all whose lives he touched,
and who leaves behind a rich and unique legacy; and
WHEREAS, although the death of Stephen M. "Coach" Crovetto has left a
tremendous void in his community, his memory shall live forever in the minds and hearts
of all who knew and loved him.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Stephen M. "Coach" Crovetto,
does hereby recognize and record for posterity his accomplishments and contributions, and
does hereby extend enduring appreciation for the pride and honor that he will forever bring
to his family, friends, community, and the state of Louisiana. SCR NO. 143 ENROLLED
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
family of Stephen M. "Coach" Crovetto.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES