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Regular Session, 2011
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 125
BY SENATOR THOMPSON
CONDOLENCES. Expresses condolences upon the death of Chiara "Kay Kay" Modica
Nash.
A RESOLUTION1
To express the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of2
Louisiana upon the death of Chiara "Kay Kay" Modica Nash.3
WHEREAS, it is with great sorrow and regret that the citizens of Louisiana have4
learned of the death of Chiara "Kay Kay" Modica Nash; and5
WHEREAS, she was born July 8, 1974 and was a resident of Delhi, Louisiana in6
Richland Parish and she departed this world on Friday, May 27, 2011 at the tender age of7
thirty-six; and8
WHEREAS, her untimely death was a tremendous loss to her family, friends,9
colleagues, community and to Louisiana; and10
WHEREAS, she was fondly known to friends and family as "Kay Kay" from a very11
young age; and 12
WHEREAS, she was a graduate of Delhi High School and attended Grambling State13
University, and completed her education at the University of Louisiana at Monroe; and14
WHEREAS, she worked at Richland Parish Hospital as a ward clerk, however, her15
duties far extended that of a normal ward clerk, she took information for the Emergency16
Room patients, assisting them moving to their rooms and making every patient she came in17
contact with as comfortable as possible, she happily did anything that was asked of her; and18 SR NO. 125
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WHEREAS, she was very active with her community, eagerly and gladly substituting1
at Delhi High School, Delhi Middle School, and Rayville High School, she would substitute2
or volunteer whenever she was called upon even following her grueling and frequent3
Dialysis treatments; and4
WHEREAS, "Kay Kay" often volunteered her time and energy supporting the kids5
and teams of the community at local sporting events, she motivated and supported the6
students as if they were her own children, she attended and even worked the gate at football,7
basketball, and track meets and also assisted in the record keeping at those sports events; and8
WHEREAS, she loved church and worship, she continued to help the youth9
throughout the community while visiting various churches in the area, St. Theresa Catholic10
Church, St. Mary's Catholic Church of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Rocky Mount Zion Baptist11
Church, and Palestine Baptist Church; and 12
WHEREAS, "Kay Kay" was a committed and dedicated citizen of Louisiana who13
worked tirelessly on a multitude of civic, business, community, political, and religious14
causes throughout her life; and15
WHEREAS, not only was she respected and admired in her professional life for her16
determination, work ethic, courage, strength, wit, integrity, and compassion, she was also17
beloved by those in her personal life, she continued to help with her loving mother until her18
mother's recent death and always assisted family and friends with a smile on her face willing19
to do whatever was needed and ask of her; and20
WHEREAS, upon her death the world lost a unique individual who left an indelible21
mark, and with her numerous accomplishments in public and private life, "Kay Kay" will22
forever be remembered, because her legacy of kindness and compassion for others will23
continue to live on with the joy she left in the hearts of all those whose lives she touched.24
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana25
acknowledges with gratitude the many outstanding services and accomplishments of Chiara26
"Kay Kay" Modica Nash and extends sincere regrets and condolences to her family on the27
occasion of her death.28
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the29
family of Chiara "Kay Kay" Modica Nash.30 SR NO. 125
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The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Tammy Crain Waldrop.
DIGEST
Thompson SR No. 125
Expresses condolences upon the death of Chiara "Kay Kay" Modica Nash.