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2021 Regular Session
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 185
BY SENATOR BOUDREAUX
CONDOLENCES. Expresses condolences on the death of Morehouse College men's
basketball coach Grady Brewer.
1 A RESOLUTION
2 To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the
3 death of Grady Brewer, head men's basketball coach at Morehouse College.
4 WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the
5 Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana have learned of the passing of Morehouse College
6 men's basketball coach Grady Brewer on May 30, 2021, at age sixty-three; and
7 WHEREAS, an Atlanta native, he played at Frederick Douglass High School under
8 legendary coach Donald Dollar and was a standout player under Coach Arthur McAfee at
9 Morehouse, lettering for four years, starting his final two seasons, and graduating in 1980;
10 and
11 WHEREAS, Grady Brewer went on to serve as an assistant coach at Atlanta's Booker
12 T. Washington High School, helping lead the Bulldogs to the 1987 Class 4A state
13 championship and then served for thirteen years as an assistant coach at Morehouse College
14 before taking over the head coaching role; and
15 WHEREAS, Grady Brewer served as the Maroon Tigers head coach for twenty-one
16 years, compiling a career record of 315-241, second only to Coach McAfee; and
17 WHEREAS, he guided Morehouse College to seven twenty-win seasons, seven SIAC
18 regular season championships, an SIAC tournament championship, and three NCAA
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1 tournament appearances; and
2 WHEREAS, Coach Brewer was recognized for his transformative influence on
3 Morehouse Men as a fellow student, player, alumnus, coach, teacher, mentor, colleague, and
4 friend by Morehouse College President David A. Thomas who said that "Not only will his
5 spirit continue to live on in the hearts of the Morehouse family, but his legacy will impact
6 the sport for years to come."; and
7 WHEREAS, he is survived by his wife, Loletta, and three sons: Ryan, a 2010
8 Morehouse graduate; Xavier, a junior on the Morehouse basketball team, and Jordan; and
9 WHEREAS, Coach Grady Brewer was a great coach and an even better human being
10 who cared deeply about the young men that played for him and made a lasting impact on
11 their lives — both on and off the court; he will truly be missed and remembered by many.
12 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
13 does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Grady Brewer, does
14 hereby record for posterity his outstanding accomplishments and singular contributions, and
15 does hereby extend enduring appreciation for the tremendous pride and honor that this
16 wonderful man will forever bring to his family, friends, players, and college.
17 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to his
18 widow, Loletta Brewer.
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Jerry J. Guillot.
DIGEST
SR 185 Original 2021 Regular Session Boudreaux
Expresses condolences upon the death of Grady Brewer, head men's basketball coach at
Morehouse College.
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