The resolution commends Dr. Don Coker, the Ouachita Parish Superintendent, on the occasion of his retirement after over thirty-five years of dedicated service in the field of education. Dr. Coker, a graduate of Louisiana Tech University, has held various positions within the Ouachita Parish School System, including teacher, coach, principal, and ultimately Superintendent since July 2015. His leadership has garnered regional, statewide, and national recognition for best educational practices, and he has received numerous awards, including Principal of the Year. Additionally, he has contributed to his community through various leadership committees and as a Deacon and Sunday School Director at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church.

The resolution expresses gratitude for Dr. Coker's significant impact on the lives of students, faculty, and the community, acknowledging that future generations will miss his educational leadership. It also highlights his plans for retirement, which he humorously links to Independence Day, and wishes him well as he embarks on this new chapter of life with his wife, Pat. The resolution concludes by recording his accomplishments for posterity and extending best wishes for his retirement. A copy of the resolution will be transmitted to Dr. Coker as a formal acknowledgment of his contributions.