Jimmy D. Long (2009)
Louisiana Legends Gala
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Awards
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2009-06-10
Duration: 00:05:37
Subjects: Long, Jimmy D. | State legislators | Politics | Education | Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts
Contributors:
- Nickel, Jim Host
- Henry, Bubba Interviewee
- Widhalm, Patrick Interviewee
- Clausen, Sally Interviewee
- Long, Jimmy D. Speaker
Description
This segment from the 2009 Louisiana Legends Gala features a profile and a speech by Jimmy Long accepting his recognition as a Louisiana Legend. Long, a native of Winnfield and a resident of Natchitoches, served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1968-2000, including sixteen years as the chairman of the House Education Committee. During his tenure, he championed the establishment of the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) in Natchitoches. The profile includes interviews with former Speaker of the House E.L. “Bubba” Henry, Dr. Patrick Widhalm, the Executive Director of LSMSA, and Commissioner of Higher Education Sally Clausen. Host: Jim Nickel