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Regular Session, 2010
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 53
BY SENATOR SHAW
CONDOLENCES. Expresses condolences upon the death of Howell Dickson "Dick" Levy.
A RESOLUTION1
To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the2
death of Howell Dickson "Dick" Levy.3
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the4
Senate have learned of the death of Howell Dickson "Dick" Levy on Friday, April 9, 2010;5
and6
WHEREAS, he was the only child of M. Howell and Utha Levy and was born in7
Shreveport on October 7, 1952; and8
WHEREAS, he was a graduate of C.E. Byrd High School in 1970 and continued his9
education at the University of Mississippi, where he earned a B.S. degree in Biology and10
became a devoted Ole Miss Rebel fan; and11
WHEREAS, while at Ole Miss, he met his loving wife, Belinda Powell Levy, and12
the two were married on May 31, 1975; and13
WHEREAS, he utilized his education and pursued a career in pharmaceutical sales,14
enjoying twenty-one successful years with Glaxo SmithKline, serving as Regional Sales15
Trainer, Regional Mentor, and Regional Representative to the National Advisory Board, and16
earning numerous awards and commendations; and17
WHEREAS, his compassionate nature led him to pursue a degree in nursing at18 SR NO. 53
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Northwestern State University, where he graduated with honors in 2005; and1
WHEREAS, he began caring for others at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport,2
earning him the friendship and respect of his co-workers, physicians, nurses, pharmacists,3
and members of their extended staff; and4
WHEREAS, a man who enjoyed his career, his friends and loved ones, tailgating in5
"The Grove" and attending Ole Miss football games, found nothing he cherished more than6
his family; and7
WHEREAS, throughout his battle with brain cancer, he remained brave and never8
lost his sense of humor; and9
WHEREAS, he is preceded in death by his parents, M. Howell and Utha Levy, and10
nephew Jay Powell; and11
WHEREAS, he is survived by Linda, his loving wife of thirty-four years; his sons12
David and Phillip; his daughter Sarah and her fiancé Ryan Breedlove; and13
WHEREAS, he will be remembered as a husband, father, and friend who kept people14
laughing, who welcomed everyone into his home, no matter what team they rooted for, and15
who enriched the lives of those around him with his love and compassion.16
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana17
does hereby express its sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Howell Dickson18
"Dick" Levy.19
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the20
family of Howell Dickson "Dick" Levy.21
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by McHenry Lee.
DIGEST
Shaw SR No.
Expresses condolences upon the death of Howell Dickson "Dick" Levy.