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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 99
BY SENATORS PEACOCK AND B UFFINGTON
A RESOLUTION
To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the
death of Captain Shreve High School coach, Richard Alan Lary.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the citizens of Louisiana
learned of the death of Richard Alan Lary on April 25, 2015, at the age of forty-nine; and
WHEREAS, Richard Alan Lary was a native of Montgomery and graduated from
Northwestern State University in 1987, with a bachelor of science degree and honor roll
distinction; and
WHEREAS, he was a long-time teacher and coach in Caddo Parish; and
WHEREAS, Richard was a student teacher at Southwood High School before
becoming the football and softball coach at Woodlawn High School; and
WHEREAS, he also coached football and softball at Huntington High School and
C.E. Byrd High School; and
WHEREAS, in 2009, Richard achieved his lifelong dream of being a head coach
when he was named the head football coach at Captain Shreve High School where he
remained until his sudden and untimely passing; and
WHEREAS, attending Captain Shreve High School sporting events was a family
affair and he was thrilled to have his oldest daughter, Ally, at the Swamp with him this year
and was counting down the years until his youngest daughter, Camryn, would be able to join
them; and
WHEREAS, Richard made long-lasting impressions on students and athletes by
teaching them numerous life lessons on and off of the field; and
WHEREAS, he was a role model and everyone's coach even if you did not play; and
WHEREAS, Richard never met a stranger and was always joking and assigning
nicknames; and
WHEREAS, Principal Sandra McCalla described him as endearing and courageous,
with a go-getting attitude; and
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WHEREAS, Richard was dedicated to his Captain Shreve High School family and
was fond of saying, "If you opened me up and saw my heart, you'd see green and gold."; and
WHEREAS, he was preceded in death by his father, Alva Roy Lary; his sister,
Martha Lynn Lary; and mother-in-law, Ann Booty; and
WHEREAS, he is survived by his wife, Rebecca "Becky" Booty Lary; daughters,
Ally Grace and Camryn Sloan; his mother, Joann Lary; his father-in-law, Ronnie Booty;
sisters-in-law, Leigh Woodruff and Lesley Amos; nieces and nephews, Abby and Jaci
Woodruff, and Reagan and David Amos; and
WHEREAS, the death of Richard Alan Lary has left a great void in his community
and created a genuine sense of sorrow in all who knew him, particularly those he coached
and those who love high school football and softball, all of whom mourn the loss of this
wonderful man; and
WHEREAS, Richard Alan Lary leaves behind a rich legacy in high school football
and softball and will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all whose lives he
touched.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Captain Shreve
High School coach, Richard Alan Lary, and does hereby record for posterity the enduring
appreciation of the citizens of Louisiana for his outstanding contributions and achievements
in the areas of high school football and softball.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
family of Richard Alan Lary.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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