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Regular Session, 2014
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 170
BY SENATOR JOHNS
COMMENDATIONS. Commends Mike Johns upon his legendary 48- year career and many
accomplishments as an athletic coach.
A RESOLUTION1
To commend Mike Johns, head coach of the St. Louis Catholic High School Saints football2
team of Lake Charles, and to congratulate him upon his retirement after a sterling3
career of forty-eight years in coaching.4
WHEREAS, Coach Mike Johns proved to be a leader of the highest caliber, a catalyst5
who motivated young athletes to work together, to exceed their personal expectations, to6
attempt seemingly unattainable goals, to demonstrate an exceptionally competitive nature,7
and to perform as a team made of many cohesive parts; and8
WHEREAS, Coach Johns began his athletic coaching career in 1966 at LaGrange9
Junior High School after obtaining a bachelor's degree from McNeese State University; he10
also coached at Sam Houston High School, LaGrange High School, and for the last thirteen11
years at St. Louis Catholic High School; and12
WHEREAS, during his tenure as head coach, he garnered twenty playoff13
appearances, ten each at both LaGrange and St. Louis Catholic high schools, with six Class14
5A district championships at LaGrange and four district championships at St. Louis; and15
WHEREAS, Coach Johns garnered numerous awards through his career that include16
ten-time District Coach of the Year, Class 5A Coach of the Year, and as the Southwest17
Louisiana High School Football Coach of the Year in 1994, Big Schools Coach of the Year18 SR NO. 170
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in 2010, and as the Coach of the Decade for the 1990's; and1
WHEREAS, Coach Mike Johns developed the skill set of a multitude of young2
athletes and also was a mentor, father figure, and advisor to many young men who struggled3
to find success in the world of high school, collegiate, and professional sports; and4
WHEREAS, Coach Johns possessed the outstanding characteristics of leadership and5
trust that brought out the very best performance in athletes; he encouraged them, both in the6
game and beyond it, to put forth their very best efforts, to be strong and brave in the face of7
formidable opposition, and to work diligently toward achievement of their lifelong goals;8
and9
WHEREAS, Coach Mike Johns concluded his illustrious athletic career on10
November 8, 2013, his last Friday Night Under the Lights, with a home game victory (35-11
13) against Iota; and12
WHEREAS, when next football season begins, Coach Johns will fondly remember13
his many fine days on the gridiron and the elation from that roar of "Go Saints".14
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana15
hereby commends and congratulates Coach Mike Johns for his legendary forty-eight year16
career in Southwest Louisiana athletics and for his many championships and honors upon17
the occasion of his well-earned retirement.18
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to19
Coach Mike Johns.20
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Jerry J. Guillot.
DIGEST
Johns SR No. 170
Commends Coach Mike Johns for his legendary 48-year career in Southwest Louisiana
athletics and for his many championships and honors upon the occasion of his well-earned
retirement.