2018 Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 5 BY SENATOR CORTEZ A RESOLUTION To commend Ted Davidson, head coach of the Acadiana High School Wreckin' Rams, on his retirement. WHEREAS, Ted Davidson has been one of Louisiana's top high school football coaches over the past fifteen years; and WHEREAS, an assistant coach from 1981-2003, he took over the head coaching position in 2004; and WHEREAS, he spent fourteen years as the head coach of the Acadiana High School Wreckin' Rams and compiled a record of 154-46; and WHEREAS, Coach Davidson led the Wreckin' Rams to four Class 5A titles and two runner-up finishes as head coach; and WHEREAS, in the fall of 2017, the Wreckin' Rams advanced to the Class 5A semifinals; and WHEREAS, Coach Davidson retires after spending forty-two years in coaching, winning Class 5A titles in 2006, 2010, 2013, and 2014; and in 2005 and 2007 as the Class 5A runner-up; and WHEREAS, after completing the 2017-2018 school year, Coach Davidson will pursue his favorite hobby, dog training; and WHEREAS, Coach Davidson has proven himself to be a leader of the highest caliber, a catalyst who motivates young athletes to work together, to exceed personal expectations, to attempt seemingly unattainable goals, and to perform as a team made of many cohesive parts; and WHEREAS, Coach Ted Davidson shall remain an endearing figure in Acadiana High School football, his community, and the state of Louisiana for many years to come. Page 1 of 2 SR NO. 5 ENROLLED THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Ted Davidson, head football coach of the Acadiana High School Wreckin' Rams, on his impressive career and does hereby congratulate him on his well-deserved retirement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Coach Ted Davidson. PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE Page 2 of 2