SLS 18RS-473 ORIGINAL
2018 Regular Session
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 5
BY SENATOR CORTEZ
COMMENDATIONS. Commends Ted Davidson, head football coach of the Acadiana High
School Wreckin' Rams, on his retirement.
1 A RESOLUTION
2 To commend Ted Davidson, head coach of the Acadiana High School Wreckin' Rams, on
3 his retirement.
4 WHEREAS, Ted Davidson has been one of Louisiana's top high school football
5 coaches over the past fifteen years; and
6 WHEREAS, an assistant coach from 1981-2003, he took over the head coaching
7 position in 2004; and
8 WHEREAS, he spent fourteen years as the head coach of the Acadiana High School
9 Wreckin' Rams and compiled a record of 154-46; and
10 WHEREAS, Coach Davidson led the Wreckin' Rams to four Class 5A titles and two
11 runner-up finishes as head coach; and
12 WHEREAS, in the fall of 2017, the Wreckin' Rams advanced to the Class 5A
13 semifinals; and
14 WHEREAS, Coach Davidson retires after spending forty-two years in coaching,
15 winning Class 5A titles in 2006, 2010, 2013, and 2014; and in 2005 and 2007 as the Class
16 5A runner-up; and
17 WHEREAS, after completing the 2017-2018 school year, Coach Davidson will
18 pursue his favorite hobby, dog training; and
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1 WHEREAS, Coach Davidson has proven himself to be a leader of the highest caliber,
2 a catalyst who motivates young athletes to work together, to exceed personal expectations,
3 to attempt seemingly unattainable goals, and to perform as a team made of many cohesive
4 parts; and
5 WHEREAS, Coach Ted Davidson shall remain an endearing figure in Acadiana High
6 School football, his community, and the state of Louisiana for many years to come.
7 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
8 does hereby commend Ted Davidson, head football coach of the Acadiana High School
9 Wreckin' Rams, on his impressive career and does hereby congratulate him on his
10 well-deserved retirement.
11 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
12 Coach Ted Davidson.
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Nancy Vicknair.
DIGEST
SR 5 Original 2018 Regular Session Cortez
Commends Ted Davidson, head football coach of the Acadiana High School Wreckin' Rams,
on his retirement.
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