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Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 8
BY REPRESENTATIVES HOFFMANN, ABRAMSON, ANDERS, ARMES, ARNOLD,
AUBERT, AUSTIN BADON, BOBBY BADON, BALDONE, BARRAS,
BARROW, BILLIOT, BROSSETT, BURFORD, HENRY BURNS, TIM BURNS,
BURRELL, CARMODY, CARTER, CHAMPAGNE, CHANDL ER, CHANEY,
CONNICK, CORTEZ, CROMER, DANAHAY, DI XON, DOERGE, DOVE,
DOWNS, EDWARDS, ELLINGTON, FANNIN, FOIL, FRANKLIN, GALLOT,
GEYMANN, GISCLAIR, GREENE, GUILLORY, GUINN, HARDY, HARRISON,
HAZEL, HENDERSON, HENRY, HILL, HINES, HOWARD, HUTTER, GIROD
JACKSON, MICHAEL JACKSON, JOHNSON, ROSALIND JONES, SAM JONES,
KATZ, KLECKLEY, LABRUZZO, LAFONTA, LAMBERT, LANDRY, LEBAS,
LEGER, LIGI, LITTLE, LOPINTO, LORUSSO, MCVEA, MILLS, MONICA,
MONTOUCET, MORRIS, NORTON, NOWLIN, PEARSON, PERRY, PONTI,
POPE, PUGH, RICHARD, RICHARDSON, RI CHMOND, RITCHIE,
ROBIDEAUX, ROY, SCHRODER, SIMON, SMILEY, GARY SMITH, JANE
SMITH, PATRICIA SMITH, ST. GERMAIN, STIAES, TALBOT, TEMPLET,
THIBAUT, THIERRY, TUCKER, WADDELL, WHITE, WIL LIAMS,
WILLMOTT, AND WOOTON
A RESOLUTION
To express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Corporal Clovis Wayne
"J.R." Searcy, Jr., of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office.
WHEREAS, it was with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the
Louisiana House of Representatives learned of the death of Corporal Clovis Wayne "J.R."
Searcy, Jr., of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office on Saturday, March 6, 2010, at the age
of thirty-three; and
WHEREAS, an eight-year veteran of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office, Corporal
Searcy was killed in the line of duty from a gunshot wound he received after responding to
an aggravated assault complaint; and
WHEREAS, born on November 4, 1976, in West Monroe, Corporal Searcy graduated
from West Ouachita High School in 1994 and entered the United States Air Force, where he
served with valor and pride for four years as a military police officer; and
WHEREAS, while in the United States Air Force, Corporal Searcy met the love of
his life, Kerry, and he later became the devoted father of three children; and ENROLLEDHR NO. 8
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WHEREAS, continuing his commitment to serve and protect, Corporal Searcy joined
the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office, where he served with great distinction as a patrol
deputy, a K-9 deputy, and most recently, as a training officer for the patrol division; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Searcy was also a successful business owner of C&K Searcy
Enterprises, a lawn care business; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Searcy was an active member of his community, and he was
dedicated to Woodlawn Elementary School, where he helped direct traffic during school
arrivals and dismissals; and
WHEREAS, during his leisure time, Corporal Searcy enjoyed participating in his
children's sporting events, racing four-wheelers, mud digging, boating, water sports, and
watching football as an avid New Orleans Saints fan; and
WHEREAS, as a final act of selflessness, Corporal Searcy gave the gift of life to
others through organ donation; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Searcy is survived by his loving wife of nine years, Kerry S.
Searcy; son, Justin Searcy; daughter, Maegan Searcy; stepson, Nicholas Lambert; mother,
Kay Guirlando and her husband, Rocky; father, Clovis Wayne Searcy, Sr., and his wife,
Ginger; brothers, Cody Searcy and Casey Guirlando and his wife, Rainy; maternal
grandparents, Thomas D. and Marjorie Cupit; grandmother, Rosemary Crowson; and an
array of extended family members and friends; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Searcy was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents,
James M. Searcy, Sr., and Alice Marie Searcy and his cousin and best friend, Tony Searcy;
and
WHEREAS, the death of Corporal Searcy leaves an unspeakable emptiness in the
hearts of his family members and friends, who may find comfort in the knowledge that he
lived his life heroically and according to deeply held principles and that his legacy will
continue to be an inspiration to others; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Searcy will be mourned and sorely missed by those who had
the honor of serving with him and who will always remember him as a selfless police officer
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WHEREAS, the actions of Corporal Searcy upheld the highest traditions of the
Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office and brought honor to himself, his family, his friends, and
his state; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Searcy performed his duties in an outstanding fashion, and it
is only fitting to pay tribute to him for his extraordinary service and ultimate sacrifice.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express its most sincere and heartfelt condolences upon
the death of Corporal Clovis Wayne "J.R." Searcy, Jr., does hereby recognize the
tremendous honor and pride that he will forever bring to his family, friends, and community,
his fellow police officers, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office, the state of Louisiana, and
the United States of America, and does hereby acknowledge with profound gratitude the
heroic deeds of this fine son of Louisiana who gave his life in service of his fellow citizens.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the family of Corporal Clovis Wayne "J.R." Searcy, Jr., and to the Ouachita Parish
Sheriff's Office.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES