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Congress·Passed Senate·S.Res. 644

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Coach Lou Holtz

A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Coach Louis Leo "Lou" Holtz.

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Key Points

  • The Senate passed a resolution to honor the life of Lou Holtz, one of the most famous coaches in college football history. The measure highlights his long career leading teams at major schools like Notre Dame, Arkansas, and South Carolina.
  • The resolution recognizes Holtz's rare ability to turn struggling football programs into winners. He is the only coach to ever lead six different schools to bowl games and guided four of them to a top-20 national ranking.
  • The Senate also celebrated Holtz's life outside of coaching, including his time as a popular TV analyst on ESPN and his work as a motivational speaker. It notes his focus on teaching athletes to "do what is right" and "show people you care."
  • The measure mentions his charitable work, such as the Lou and Beth Holtz Family Scholarship, and his receipt of the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Trump in 2020 for his impact on American sports and character building.

Milestones

3 actions
Mar 16, 2026Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

Mar 16, 2026

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

Mar 16, 2026Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1058; text: CR S1058)

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Coach Louis Leo "Lou" Holtz.

Bill NumberSRES 644
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1058; text: CR S1058)

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Cosponsors

(2)
D: 1R: 1

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