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Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 63
BY REPRESENTATIVE PATRICIA SMITH
A RESOLUTION
To express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of television and radio
personality Ed Buggs.
WHEREAS, it was with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the
Louisiana House of Representatives have learned of the death of Mr. Ed Buggs, on
Wednesday, May 5, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Ed Buggs was a longtime television and radio broadcaster in the Baton
Rouge community since age nineteen when he started at WBRZ; and
WHEREAS, he graduated from Glen Oaks High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana;
and
WHEREAS, he attended Southern University and Louisiana State University,
ultimately graduating from the Columbia School of Broadcasting in Los Angeles; and
WHEREAS, in addition to broadcasting, he had an entrepreneurial spirit and
engaged in a variety of business ventures from real estate to clothing manufacturing; and
WHEREAS, he was awarded numerous prestigious awards for his cutting-edge
professional efforts, as well as his extensive community service; and
WHEREAS, he was a Christian and openly demonstrated his faith through bible
study groups, church, and participation in prison ministry; and
WHEREAS, he leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, former wife, one brother,
one sister, one brother in-law, two nephews, one niece, and one god sister.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the
death of television and radio personality Ed Buggs, does hereby recognize and record for
posterity his outstanding accomplishments and singular contributions as a television and
radio broadcaster, and does hereby extend enduring appreciation for the pride and honor that
this great man will forever bring to his family, friends, community, and state. ENROLLEDHR NO. 63
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the family of Mr. Ed Buggs.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES