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 during the school's 40th Commencement Exercises on May 18, 2024. 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. Sharon Gahagan has been a pivotal figure in the LSMSA, having been appointed to its Board of Directors in 1989 and serving as chairperson until her retirement in December 2023.

Throughout her career, Gahagan has made substantial contributions to various civic organizations and has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Natchitoches Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020. Her leadership was instrumental in the completion of significant projects at LSMSA, including the construction of the Center for Performance and Technology and the Living and Learning Commons, securing over $40 million in state funding for these initiatives. The resolution not only honors her legacy of service and leadership but also acknowledges her dedication to education and her family. A copy of the resolution will be transmitted to Sharon Turcan Gahagan.