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Regular Session, 2010 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 53
BY SENATOR SHAW
A RESOLUTION
To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the
death of Howell Dickson "Dick" Levy.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the
Senate have learned of the death of Howell Dickson "Dick" Levy on Friday, April 9, 2010;
and
WHEREAS, he was the only child of M. Howell and Utha Levy and was born in
Shreveport on October 7, 1952; and
WHEREAS, he was a graduate of C.E. Byrd High School in 1970 and continued his
education at the University of Mississippi, where he earned a B.S. degree in Biology and
became a devoted Ole Miss Rebel fan; and
WHEREAS, while at Ole Miss, he met his loving wife, Belinda Powell Levy, and
the two were married on May 31, 1975; and
WHEREAS, he utilized his education and pursued a career in pharmaceutical sales,
enjoying twenty-one successful years with Glaxo SmithKline, serving as Regional Sales
Trainer, Regional Mentor, and Regional Representative to the National Advisory Board, and
earning numerous awards and commendations; and
WHEREAS, his compassionate nature led him to pursue a degree in nursing at
Northwestern State University, where he graduated with honors in 2005; and
WHEREAS, he began caring for others at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport,
earning him the friendship and respect of his co-workers, physicians, nurses, pharmacists,
and members of their extended staff; and
WHEREAS, a man who enjoyed his career, his friends and loved ones, tailgating in
"The Grove" and attending Ole Miss football games, found nothing he cherished more than
his family; and
WHEREAS, throughout his battle with brain cancer, he remained brave and never SR NO. 53 ENROLLED
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lost his sense of humor; and
WHEREAS, he is preceded in death by his parents, M. Howell and Utha Levy, and
nephew Jay Powell; and
WHEREAS, he is survived by Linda, his loving wife of thirty-four years; his sons
David and Phillip; his daughter Sarah and her fiancé Ryan Breedlove; and
WHEREAS, he will be remembered as a husband, father, and friend who kept people
laughing, who welcomed everyone into his home, no matter what team they rooted for, and
who enriched the lives of those around him with his love and compassion.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby express its sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Howell Dickson
"Dick" Levy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
family of Howell Dickson "Dick" Levy.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE