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2026 Regular Session
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 37
BY REPRESENTATIVE YOUNG
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
To commend Grambling State University on the celebration of the centennial of Tiger
Athletics and to recognize its enduring legacy of athletic excellence and its
contributions to the state of Louisiana, the Southwestern Athletic Conference, and
the nation.
WHEREAS, Grambling State University celebrates the centennial of Tiger Athletics
in 2026 and marks one hundred years of tradition, achievement, and pride in intercollegiate
competition; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at Grambling State
University sponsors fifteen varsity sports for men and women, competes at the NCAA
Division I level, and is a proud member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference; and
WHEREAS, Grambling State University has a long and distinguished record of
success across its athletics programs, which have won more than one hundred twenty
conference championships; and
WHEREAS, Tiger Athletics contributes significantly to the life and identity of
Grambling State University by fostering school spirit, strengthening institutional pride, and
providing generations of student-athletes with opportunities for growth in discipline,
leadership, teamwork, and perseverance; and
WHEREAS, the university's athletics tradition has produced numerous outstanding
student-athletes whose achievements in competition, in the classroom, and in professional
and civic life have brought distinction to Grambling State University and to the state of
Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Grambling State University is especially renowned for the historic
legacy of its athletics program, including the extraordinary contributions of legendary
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football coach Eddie G. Robinson Sr., whose career helped bring lasting honor and
recognition to the university and stands as a part of the broader tradition of excellence across
Tiger Athletics; and
WHEREAS, for one hundred years, Tiger Athletics has remained an important part
of the rich heritage of HBCU athletics and of the sports culture of the state of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, the celebration of the centennial of Tiger Athletics is a fitting occasion
to recognize and honor the coaches, student-athletes, administrators, staff, alumni, and
supporters whose dedication and commitment have sustained this proud legacy for
generations.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend Grambling State University upon the celebration of the centennial of Tiger
Athletics and does hereby recognize its outstanding and lasting contributions to collegiate
athletics, student development, and the proud traditions of the state of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby extend
its sincere best wishes to the student-athletes, coaches, staff, alumni, administration, and
supporters of Grambling State University as they commemorate this historic milestone and
continue the legacy of Tiger Athletics for generations to come.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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