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Regular Session, 2014
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 30
BY SENATOR PERRY
COMMENDATIONS. Commends the ULL Ragin' Cajuns upon winning their third
consecutive New Orleans Bowl.
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 SR NO. 30
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competitiveness and spirit in finishing their amazing 2013 season with an overall record of1
9-4, tying ULL's record for most wins in a season; and2
WHEREAS, since Coach Hudspeth took over as head coach in 2011, the Ragin'3
Cajuns have had an astounding 27-12 overall record, a 17-6 conference record, and are 15-24
at home over the last three seasons; and5
WHEREAS, the remarkable talent and determination of every player and coach on6
the 2013 ULL football team led to this outstanding season and its culmination in victory at7
the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl; and8
WHEREAS, this incredible victory is an indelible part of an extraordinary era in the9
history of ULL football and has created a memory that will be cherished forever by ULL10
fans in generations to come; and11
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize and express enduring appreciation for the12
immense pride and honor that the 2013 ULL Ragin' Cajuns football team has brought to the13
state of Louisiana.14
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana15
does hereby recognize the magnificent performance of the University of Louisiana at16
Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns during the 2013 season and their success in the New Orleans Bowl17
and does hereby commend and congratulate the players, the coaching staff, and the entire18
University of Louisiana at Lafayette football family upon this historic victory.19
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to20
Coach Mark Hudspeth.21
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Jerry J. Guillot.
DIGEST
Perry SR No. 30
Commends the ULL Ragin' Cajuns upon winning their third consecutive New Orleans Bowl.