The Senate Resolution commends Sharon Turcan Gahagan for her significant contributions to the Louisiana School of Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) and honors the dedication of the Sharon Turcan Gahagan Art Gallery, which was inaugurated on May 18, 2024, during LSMSA's 40th Commencement Exercises. The gallery was named in her honor by the LSMSA Board of Directors in recognition of her unwavering commitment to education and her extensive career, which included serving under six governors and guiding six executive directors. Gahagan's leadership was instrumental in the completion of several key projects at LSMSA, including the construction of the Center for Performance and Technology and the Living and Learning Commons.

In addition to her work with LSMSA, Gahagan has been actively involved in various civic organizations and has received numerous accolades for her contributions to the community, including being named a Natchitoches Treasure and receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Natchitoches Chamber of Commerce. The resolution acknowledges her legacy of service, leadership, and commitment to education, and it calls for a copy of the resolution to be transmitted to her as a formal recognition of her achievements.