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