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Sam is a 1972 graduate of Abbeville High School, obtained his degree
from USL in 1976, completed his teacher certification at USL in
1986, and received his Master's Degree in Administration from USL.
He taught various Speech, English, and History classes at J.H.
Williams Middle School and North Vermilion High School for several
years. He also served as a City Councilman in 1978 and a marketing
consultant for USL. Sam served his parish and our state as a
Representative for 17 years, and he is presently serving as
Vermilion Parish Clerk of Court. Additionally, he is an ordained
Deacon at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Abbeville.
Some of the organizations in which Sam is actively involved are:
Knights of Columbus, Farm Bureau, Cattlemen's Association, USL
Alumni Association, Chamber of Commerce, Louisiana Special Olympics,
Louisiana Association of Educators, Louisiana Cattle Festival as
past president, and LAFF since 1976. As a member of LAFF, he has
held virtually every office in our association:
1) Board of Directors - 1976
2) Secretary/Treasurer - 1977, 1978
3) President - 1979
4) Past President - 1980 to present
5) Associate Board Member - 1985, 1986
As a past legislator, Sam sponsored and passed many laws dealing
with family life, the environment, education, wildlife and
fisheries, natural resources, and coastal erosion. More importantly
for us, he led the way in passing numerous bills to enhance
Louisiana's fairs and festivals, while protecting us by defeating
bills which would hurt our industry.
Sam has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including:
1) Grand Marshal-Gueydan Duck Festival
2) King-La. Swine Festival
3) Citizen of the Year-1986
4) U.S. Jaycees Outstanding Young Man-1983
5) Who's Who in American Politics and Society
6) Outstanding Legislator of the Year
for:
a) La. Association of Educators-1986, 1991-1993, 1995
b) Sierra Club Environmentalists-1983, 1988-89
c) La. Cattlemen's Association-1983
7) 1996 La. Fair/Festival Person of the Year
When he has spare time, Sam enjoys time with his family, spectator
sports, attending plays and concerts, and serving as a public
speaker and pageant MC. He also enjoys traveling and promoting
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