SLS 11RS-506 ORIGINAL Page 1 of 2 Regular Session, 2011 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 49 BY SENATOR MARIONNEAUX CONDOLENCES. Expresses condolences upon the death of Louisiana National Guard Sergeant Micah David. A RESOLUTION1 To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana to the2 family of Louisiana National Guard Sergeant Micah David upon his untimely death3 after battling cancer, and for his brave and faithful service to our state and nation4 during our Global War on Terrorism.5 WHEREAS, Sergeant David was born on December 30, 1985, in Monroe, Louisiana,6 and resided in Olla, Louisiana; and 7 WHEREAS, his favorite hobbies included fishing and gun collecting; and 8 WHEREAS, Sergeant David was a brave and dedicated soldier active in the9 Louisiana National Guard and volunteered for service overseas in support of Operation10 Enduring Freedom; and11 WHEREAS, Sergeant David received numerous awards for his bravery and service,12 which included the coveted Combat Action Badge; and13 WHEREAS, he was proud to serve his country in defense of our freedoms, and our14 state and nation will keep his memory alive and burning bright; and15 WHEREAS, Sergeant David lost his battle with cancer on December 5, 2010, in Olla,16 Louisiana; and 17 WHEREAS, before his short time on earth was through he brought joy to many18 SR NO. 49 SLS 11RS-506 ORIGINAL Page 2 of 2 people, and will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him, especially his wife, Lacey,1 son, Hayden, his parents, Donna and Mike, along with his sisters, brother, and extended2 family, military family, and friends; and 3 WHEREAS, Sergeant David will always be remembered as an American hero, an4 amazing husband, father, soldier, and friend.5 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana6 does hereby extend its deepest and most profound condolences to the family of Louisiana7 National Guard Sergeant Micah David upon his tragic and untimely death after bravely8 battling cancer, and for his brave and faithful service to our state and nation during9 Operation Enduring Freedom.10 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the11 family of Sergeant Micah David.12 The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Danielle Doiron. DIGEST Marionneaux SR No. 49 Expresses condolences upon the death of Louisiana National Guard Sergeant Micah David.