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Regular Session, 2011 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 108
BY SENATOR DORSEY
A RESOLUTION
To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the
passing of Daniel Joseph "Danny" Navarre and to celebrate the rich legacy of
community service and accomplishment that he leaves to his community.
WHEREAS, Daniel Joseph "Danny" Navarre was a man of many talents and a friend
to all, and he passed peacefully from this earth on May 18, 2011; and
WHEREAS, he was born to Neddie and JoAnn Navarre on November 23, 1952 ; and
WHEREAS, he was an ironworker by trade and served as a union member and
officer of Iron Workers' Local No. 623 for many years in the capacities of president,
business manager, and financial secretary-treasurer; and
WHEREAS, Danny Navarre also served the union's members and retirees as a trustee
of both the Iron Workers' Health and Welfare Fund and its apprentice training fund, and
remained a close advisor to his brothers in the union until his death; and
WHEREAS, he was a true leader and a courageous and compassionate person who
never faltered, and who always did the right thing; and
WHEREAS, when Hurricane Katrina struck, Danny opened the iron worker's training
facility to house members displaced by the storm; and
WHEREAS, Danny Navarre shall best be remembered for his lifelong love and
dedication to coaching Little League Baseball and all that team sports stood for as the
builder of good character and leadership potential in young men; and
WHEREAS, he is survived by his wife of thirty-five years, Vickie Bizette Navarre,
two sons, two grandsons, an extended family, and many loving friends; and
WHEREAS, it is from a legacy of good works that this servant of the iron work craft,
husband, father, grandfather, and coach, Danny Navarre, shall be remembered by his
community, and those he touched shall benefit from his wisdom and kindness, now and into
the future. SR NO. 108 ENROLLED
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby express heartfelt condolences upon the passing of this altruistic gentleman,
Daniel Joseph "Danny" Navarre.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to his
widow, Vickie B. Navarre.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE