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Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 8
BY REPRESENTATIVE HOFFMANN
CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Corporal Clovis Wayne "J.R."
Searcy, Jr., of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office
A RESOLUTION1
To express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Corporal Clovis Wayne2
"J.R." Searcy, Jr., of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office.3
WHEREAS, it was with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the4
Louisiana House of Representatives learned of the death of Corporal Clovis Wayne "J.R."5
Searcy, Jr., of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office on Saturday, March 6, 2010, at the age6
of thirty-three; and7
WHEREAS, an eight-year veteran of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office, Corporal8
Searcy was killed in the line of duty from a gunshot wound he received after responding to9
an aggravated assault complaint; and 10
WHEREAS, born on November 4, 1976, in West Monroe, Corporal Searcy graduated11
from West Ouachita High School in 1994 and entered the United States Air Force, where he12
served with valor and pride for four years as a military police officer; and13
WHEREAS, while in the United States Air Force, Corporal Searcy met the love of14
his life, Kerry, and he later became the devoted father of three children; and15
WHEREAS, continuing his commitment to serve and protect, Corporal Searcy joined16
the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office, where he served with great distinction as a patrol17
deputy, a K-9 deputy, and most recently, as a training officer for the patrol division; and18
WHEREAS, Corporal Searcy was also a successful business owner of C&K Searcy19
Enterprises, a lawn care business; and20 HLS 10RS-1575 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, Corporal Searcy was an active member of his community, and he was1
dedicated to Woodlawn Elementary School, where he helped direct traffic during school2
arrivals and dismissals; and3
WHEREAS, during his leisure time, Corporal Searcy enjoyed participating in his4
children's sporting events, racing four-wheelers, mud digging, boating, water sports, and5
watching football as an avid New Orleans Saints fan; and6
WHEREAS, as a final act of selflessness, Corporal Searcy gave the gift of life to7
others through organ donation; and8
WHEREAS, Corporal Searcy is survived by his loving wife of nine years, Kerry S.9
Searcy; son, Justin Searcy; daughter, Maegan Searcy; stepson, Nicholas Lambert; mother,10
Kay Guirlando and her husband, Rocky; father, Clovis Wayne Searcy, Sr., and his wife,11
Ginger; brothers, Cody Searcy and Casey Guirlando and his wife, Rainy; maternal12
grandparents, Thomas D. and Marjorie Cupit; grandmother, Rosemary Crowson; and an13
array of extended family members and friends; and14
WHEREAS, Corporal Searcy was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents,15
James M. Searcy, Sr., and Alice Marie Searcy and his cousin and best friend, Tony Searcy;16
and17
WHEREAS, the death of Corporal Searcy leaves an unspeakable emptiness in the18
hearts of his family members and friends, who may find comfort in the knowledge that he19
lived his life heroically and according to deeply held principles and that his legacy will20
continue to be an inspiration to others; and21
WHEREAS, Corporal Searcy will be mourned and sorely missed by those who had22
the honor of serving with him and who will always remember him as a selfless police officer23
and a cherished friend; and24
WHEREAS, the actions of Corporal Searcy upheld the highest traditions of the25
Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office and brought honor to himself, his family, his friends, and26
his state; and27
WHEREAS, Corporal Searcy performed his duties in an outstanding fashion, and it28
is only fitting to pay tribute to him for his extraordinary service and ultimate sacrifice.29 HLS 10RS-1575 ORIGINAL
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the1
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express its most sincere and heartfelt condolences upon2
the death of Corporal Clovis Wayne "J.R." Searcy, Jr., does hereby recognize the3
tremendous honor and pride that he will forever bring to his family, friends, and community,4
his fellow police officers, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office, the state of Louisiana, and5
the United States of America, and does hereby acknowledge with profound gratitude the6
heroic deeds of this fine son of Louisiana who gave his life in service of his fellow citizens.7
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted8
to the family of Corporal Clovis Wayne "J.R." Searcy, Jr. and to the Ouachita Parish9
Sheriff's Office.10
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)]
Hoffmann HR No. 8
Expresses condolences upon the death of Corporal Clovis Wayne "J.R." Searcy, Jr., of the
Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office.