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2019 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 74
REPRESENTATIVE JAMES
A RESOLUTION
To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Melvin
"Coach" Stringer.
WHEREAS, the members of the House of Representatives were saddened to learn
of the death on April 19, 2019, of Melvin "Coach" Stringer, at the age of eighty-six; and
WHEREAS, born in Baton Rouge to parents Arthur and Thelma Neldare, Melvin
graduated from Southern University Lab School in 1953; and
WHEREAS, Melvin answered the call of duty to his country and served in the
Korean War from 1953-1955; and
WHEREAS, he earned bachelor's and master's degrees in secondary education from
Southern University; and
WHEREAS, a passionate teacher, Melvin accepted employment at Scotlandville
Senior High School and later Baker High School, where he taught social studies, driver's
education, and coached track and field teams; and
WHEREAS, under the tutelage of Coach Stringer, the teams would go on to win
several awards for high achievement; and
WHEREAS, he was a member of The American Legion Post 502 in Scotlandville,
Southern University Track and Field Association, and Louisiana State University Track and
Field Association; and
WHEREAS, those who will forever cherish his memory are sons, Theadrick Stringer
and Keith Phillips; daughter, Rhonda Randall; sisters, Ardra Neldare and Adrian Neldare
Mayes; seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and a host of extended family,
students, and friends.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express their deepest sympathy and most sincere
condolences on the death of Melvin "Coach" Stringer; does hereby acknowledge his life's
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work with the youth of East Baton Rouge Parish in schools and recreation; and does hereby
extend best prayers and hopes for peace and comfort to those who remain.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
family of Melvin Stringer.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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