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First Extraordinary Session, 2011
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 22
BY REPRESENTATIVE CHANDLER
CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of former state representative
Thomas "Bud" Brady
A RESOLUTION1
To express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of former state representative2
Thomas "Bud" Brady.3
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the4
Louisiana House of Representatives have learned of the death of their friend and former5
colleague, Thomas "Bud" Brady, on Friday, April 1, 2011, at the age of seventy-two; and6
WHEREAS, Mr. Brady was born in Urania, Louisiana, and was a graduate of LaSalle7
High School and Northwestern State University; and 8
WHEREAS, upon his election to the Louisiana House of Representatives in 1976,9
where he served until 1988, Mr. Brady used every opportunity as an able and productive10
legislator to serve his constituency in Caldwell, Grant, LaSalle, Rapides, and Winn parishes11
and the citizens of the state of Louisiana in an honorable and dedicated manner; and12
WHEREAS, as a state representative, Mr. Brady steadfastly endeavored to improve13
the welfare of the citizens of Louisiana and served diligently on committees including the14
House Committee on Education and the House Committee on Administration of Criminal15
Justice, on which he served as vice chairman; and16
WHEREAS, during his distinguished tenure as a state representative, Mr. Brady17
tended to the concerns of his constituents and was committed to helping the needy, elderly,18
and underprivileged; and19
WHEREAS, Mr. Brady was preceded in death by his son, Roderick Edward Brady,20
and is survived by his daughters, Cecelia and Charlane; and21 HLS 111ES-389 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, the death of Mr. Brady has left a great void and created a genuine sense1
of sorrow in all who knew him, including the members of the House family, all of whom2
mourn the loss of this wonderful man who served his state and this institution so well; and3
WHEREAS, Mr. Brady leaves behind a rich and unique legacy and is greatly missed4
by all whose lives he touched through his commitment to public service and his dedication5
to his fellow citizens.6
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the7
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the8
death of former state representative Thomas "Bud" Brady, does hereby recognize and record9
for posterity his notable accomplishments and singular contributions during his twelve-year10
tenure as a distinguished member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, and does11
hereby extend enduring appreciation for the pride and honor that this wonderful man will12
forever bring to his family, his community, and his state. 13
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted14
to the family of Thomas "Bud" Brady.15
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)]
Chandler HR No. 22
Expresses condolences upon the death of former state representative Thomas "Bud" Brady.