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Regular Session, 2014 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 170
BY SENATOR JOHNS
A RESOLUTION
To commend Mike Johns, head coach of the St. Louis Catholic High School Saints football
team of Lake Charles, and to congratulate him upon his retirement after a sterling
career of forty-eight years in coaching.
WHEREAS, Coach Mike Johns proved to be a leader of the highest caliber, a catalyst
who motivated young athletes to work together, to exceed their personal expectations, to
attempt seemingly unattainable goals, to demonstrate an exceptionally competitive nature,
and to perform as a team made of many cohesive parts; and
WHEREAS, Coach Johns began his athletic coaching career in 1966 at LaGrange
Junior High School after obtaining a bachelor's degree from McNeese State University; he
also coached at Sam Houston High School, LaGrange High School, and for the last thirteen
years at St. Louis Catholic High School; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as head coach, he garnered twenty playoff
appearances, ten each at both LaGrange and St. Louis Catholic high schools, with six Class
5A district championships at LaGrange and four district championships at St. Louis; and
WHEREAS, Coach Johns garnered numerous awards through his career that include
ten-time District Coach of the Year, Class 5A Coach of the Year, and as the Southwest
Louisiana High School Football Coach of the Year in 1994, Big Schools Coach of the Year
in 2010, and as the Coach of the Decade for the 1990's; and
WHEREAS, Coach Mike Johns developed the skill set of a multitude of young
athletes and also was a mentor, father figure, and advisor to many young men who struggled
to find success in the world of high school, collegiate, and professional sports; and
WHEREAS, Coach Johns possessed the outstanding characteristics of leadership and
trust that brought out the very best performance in athletes; he encouraged them, both in the
game and beyond it, to put forth their very best efforts, to be strong and brave in the face of
formidable opposition, and to work diligently toward achievement of their lifelong goals;
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WHEREAS, Coach Mike Johns concluded his illustrious athletic career on
November 8, 2013, his last Friday Night Under the Lights, with a home game victory (35-
13) against Iota; and
WHEREAS, when next football season begins, Coach Johns will fondly remember
his many fine days on the gridiron and the elation from that roar of "Go Saints".
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
hereby commends and congratulates Coach Mike Johns for his legendary forty-eight year
career in Southwest Louisiana athletics and for his many championships and honors upon
the occasion of his well-earned retirement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Coach Mike Johns.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE