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Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 44
BY REPRESENTATIVE PERRY
CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Steve Racca of Hackberry
A RESOLUTION1
To express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Steve Racca of Hackberry.2
WHEREAS, it was with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the3
Louisiana House of Representatives learned of the death of Steve Racca of Hackberry on4
Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at the age of sixty-one; and 5
WHEREAS, Mr. Racca was a 1966 graduate of Jennings High School and a 19706
graduate of the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette; and7
WHEREAS, Mr. Racca had been highly involved in the Hackberry community since8
1970 when he began his teaching career as a vocational agriculture instructor at Hackberry9
High School; and10
WHEREAS, as a teacher, Mr. Racca worked with the Hackberry Future Farmers of11
America livestock program and high school rodeo program, and he served with unwavering12
dedication as coach for the Hackberry High School golf team and girls softball team; and13
WHEREAS, Mr. Racca was also the founder and president of the Marshland14
Festival; and15
WHEREAS, Mr. Racca also served with great distinction as president of the16
Cameron Parish Police Jury and was a member of the Sabine River Authority board; and17
WHEREAS, Mr. Racca is survived by his wife of thirteen years, Donette "Donnie"18
Racca; sons, Steve Racca, Jr., and Chris Racca; stepdaughters, Tara Wells and Lara Fenter;19
mother, Rita Racca; brother, J.H. "Butch" Racca, Jr.; sisters, Jane Sneed and Judy20
Andrepont; eleven grandchildren; and an array of extended family members and friends; and21 HLS 10RS-3120 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, Mr. Racca was preceded in death by his first wife, Sharon Racca, and1
his father, J.H. Racca; and2
WHEREAS, with the death of Mr. Racca, Louisiana has lost one of her finest3
citizens; and 4
WHEREAS, Mr. Racca, who was admired by all whose lives he touched, leaves5
behind a rich and unique legacy and is greatly missed; and6
WHEREAS, although the death of Steve Racca has left a tremendous void in his7
community, his memory shall live on forever in the minds and hearts of all who knew and8
loved him.9
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the10
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the11
death of Steve Racca of Hackberry, does hereby recognize and record for posterity his12
outstanding accomplishments and singular contributions, and does hereby extend enduring13
appreciation for the pride and honor that this wonderful man will forever bring to his family,14
friends, community, and state.15
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted16
to the family of Steve Racca. 17
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Perry HR No. 44
Expresses condolences upon the death of Steve Racca of Hackberry.