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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 54
BY SENATOR SEABAUGH
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To commend Kevin Jackson on being inducted into the 2024 class of the Louisiana Sports
Hall of Fame.
WHEREAS, each year the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in Natchitoches, Louisiana
collaborates with the Louisiana Sports Writers Association in selecting a limited number of
sports figures who embody the character, skill, talent, and accomplishment worthy of being
named to the Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, the 2024 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Induction Class includes Kevin
Jackson; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Jackson has exemplified exceptional athleticism, leadership, and
dedication throughout his illustrious career in wrestling and coaching; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Jackson achieved remarkable success as a wrestler during his
tenure at Louisiana State University (LSU) from 1983-1985, where he became a three-time
All-American and a standout in the 82kg (181-pound) freestyle class; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Jackson continued to excel in wrestling at Iowa State University
(ISU), where he garnered his fourth All-America honor and contributed to the team's
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) title win in 1987; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Jackson's crowning achievement as a wrestler came in the 1992
Barcelona Olympic Games, where he became only the second black wrestler to win an
Olympic gold medal by defeating Elmadi Zhabrailov of the Unified Team; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Jackson's dominance extended beyond the Olympics, as he
secured gold medals in the 82kg division at the 1991 and 1995 World Championships and
Pan Am Games, marking five major wins in a remarkable five-year period; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Jackson's legacy in wrestling is further underscored by his status
as one of only six U.S. men's freestyle wrestlers to claim at least three career world-level
titles, solidifying his place among the sport's elite; and
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WHEREAS, Kevin Jackson's commitment to wrestling extended to coaching, where
he made significant contributions to the sport's development, serving as the freestyle coach
for the U.S. at the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games, guiding athletes to gold medal victories;
and
WHEREAS, Kevin Jackson's coaching tenure at ISU from 2010-2017 yielded
remarkable results, including coaching four NCAA champions, fourteen All-Americans, and
nine Big 12 champions, culminating in a third-place finish in his inaugural season as head
coach; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Jackson's numerous accolades, including the John Smith Award
as National Freestyle Wrestler of the Year, recognition as the 1992 Amateur Wrestling News
Man of the Year, and inductions into various prestigious halls of fame, highlight his
enduring impact and influence on the sport.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend Kevin Jackson on being inducted into the 2024 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall
of Fame.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Kevin Jackson.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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