The resolution mourns the passing of Ray Steven "Coach" Deavours, Sr., who died on March 4, 2024, at the age of 76. It highlights his life, beginning with his early years in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, where he excelled in sports at Berry High School and later graduated from The University of Alabama. Coach Deavours dedicated over 32 years to coaching at Northside High School, achieving a commendable record of 465-340 and positively impacting the lives of countless students. He was known for his commitment to community traditions, such as starting the annual Northside High School Christmas basketball tournament and creating the "Coach Steve Deavours Scholarship" to support aspiring educators.

The resolution also reflects on Coach Deavours' personal life, including his devotion to his family, faith, and community. He is remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and a humble servant who embodied the values of grace and mercy. The resolution expresses deep sympathy for his family and acknowledges the lasting legacy he leaves behind, emphasizing that while he will be greatly missed, his memory will be cherished by all who knew him.