2016 Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 125 BY SENATOR LAMBERT A RESOLUTION To commend and congratulate the players and coaches of the Lutcher High School football team on an outstanding season and on its first place finish in the Louisiana High School Athletic Association Class 3-A State Championship for 2015. WHEREAS, the Lutcher High School Bulldogs completed a phenomenal winning season with a district record of (7-0) and an overall record of (9-1) that included the LHSAA playoffs final win on December 12, 2015, over district arch rival, the St. James High School Wildcats, to cinch the state title for Class 3-A; and WHEREAS, the momentum of team spirit and the caliber of coaching propelled these stellar athletes high into the firmament of competitive high school sports; and WHEREAS, under the lights at LHS stadium, fondly known as "The Dog Yard", these athletes gave their all: Trevor Comardelle, Al'dontre Davis, Anthony Brown, Destin Porter, Tharrin Maddie Jr., Dontell Johnson, Tylon Scott, Cameron Amato, Zane McCrary, Jacoby Williams, Jontre Kirklin (named Most Valuable Player), Dylan Recotta, Samuel Piazza, Sloan Brignac, Markwon Williams, Deante Kennard, Paul Joseph, Cowen Wiggins, Rashaun Preston, Kendrick Jackson, Daevon Adams, Thaddeus Watis, Courtney Davis, Christopher Burkhalter, Keiron Goudia, Devin Adams, Daylon Winnfield, Joshua Bergeron, Ethan Bland, Mealey Rondell, Gabriel Bland, Jace Williams, Alec Bland, Calvin Domangue, Jeremiah Butler, Devin Schexnayder, Art Walker, Tyler Kirklon, Rowdy Scott, Raynel Hayes, Devin Monica, Sully Laiche, Joshua Taylor, Kamron Malarcher, Brayden Bauer, Bronson Himel, Jamal Thomas, Clarence Lotts, Hunter Theisges, Logan Walker, Kobe Jones, Ben St. Pierre, Alvin Parnell Jr., Tyler Williams, Lamar Felton, Mack Lucas, Mason Lambert, James Compare, Darrion Scott, Charles Chapman, Caleb Zeringue, Jamel Thomas, Renard Phipps, Gregory Clayton, Norris Johnson, Tariq Belvin, Adrian Butler, and Johnathan Bergeron; and WHEREAS, Coach Detillier depended on the tenacity and focus of a highly skilled staff that included assistant coaches and coordinators Cory Bourgeois, Kim LaCombe, Craig Zeringue, Troy Johnson, Troy Borne, Mickey St. Pierre, Chad Carter, Brad Smith, Thomas Page 1 of 2 SR NO. 125 ENROLLED Bourgeois, Davey Clement, Scott Giardina, Robbie Ocmand, Kyle Latiolais, Terrance Jones, Dave Giardina, and Matt Dornier; and WHEREAS, LHS football is well supported in the community by the Lutcher High School Athletic Booster Club, the oldest and largest organization of its kind with over two hundred faithful members; and WHEREAS, LHS teammates are inspired by years of competitive play and collective participation from pee-wee, Pop Warner, and grade-school leagues all the way to the conclusion of senior year and by traditional family relationships with alumni and former players who were brothers, cousins, or friends; and WHEREAS, it has been eight years since the Bulldogs have garnered a state championship which makes a total of four titles under the tutelage of Coach Detillier, for years 2003, 2006, 2008, and 2015; and WHEREAS, Coach Tim Detillier, through his exemplary leadership, instilled confidence in these student athletes to play to the best of one's ability and to display the best characteristics of good sportsmanship and dedication to purpose; and WHEREAS, on National Signing Day four seniors took the next step toward the arena of collegiate play; the signees included Destin Porter, Tylon Scott, Sully Laiche, and Ben St. Pierre, who shall continue to grow as athletes and individuals; and WHEREAS, although Coach Tim Detillier retires with fond memories after thirty-eight years in coaching and a lifetime career record of 266-112-0, he is assured that the work ethic and winning attitude of the Lutcher High School Bulldogs football team shall continue the legacy of championships for years to come. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend and congratulate the players and coaches of the Lutcher High School football team on an outstanding season and its 2015 LHSAA Class 3-A State Championship. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Coach Tim Detillier and Dr. Molly Stadalis, principal of Lutcher High School. PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE Page 2 of 2