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2019 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 74
BY REPRESENTATIVE JAMES
CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of Melvin "Coach" Stringer
1 A RESOLUTION
2To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Melvin
3 "Coach" Stringer.
4 WHEREAS, the members of the House of Representatives were saddened to learn
5of the death on April 19, 2019, of Melvin "Coach" Stringer, at the age of eighty-six; and
6 WHEREAS, born in Baton Rouge to parents Arthur and Thelma Neldare, Melvin
7graduated from Southern University Lab School in 1953; and
8 WHEREAS, Melvin answered the call of duty to his country and served in the
9Korean War from 1953-1955; and
10 WHEREAS, he earned bachelor's and master's degrees in secondary education from
11Southern University; and
12 WHEREAS, a passionate teacher, Melvin accepted employment at Scotlandville
13Senior High School and later Baker High School, where he taught social studies, driver's
14education, and coached track and field teams; and
15 WHEREAS, under the tutelage of Coach Stringer, the teams would go on to win
16several awards for high achievement; and
17 WHEREAS, he was a member of The American Legion Post 502 in Scotlandville,
18Southern University Track and Field Association, and Louisiana State University Track and
19Field Association; and
20 WHEREAS, those who will forever cherish his memory are sons, Theadrick Stringer
21and Keith Phillips; daughter, Rhonda Randall; sisters, Ardra Neldare and Adrian Neldare
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1Mayes; seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and a host of extended family,
2students, and friends.
3 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
4Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express their deepest sympathy and most sincere
5condolences on the death of Melvin "Coach" Stringer; does hereby acknowledge his life's
6work with the youth of East Baton Rouge Parish in schools and recreation; and does hereby
7extend best prayers and hopes for peace and comfort to those who remain.
8 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
9family of Melvin Stringer.
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HR 74 Original 2019 Regular Session James
Expresses condolences upon the death of Melvin "Coach" Stringer.
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