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Regular Session, 2011
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 92
BY SENATOR CHAISSON
COMMENDATIONS. Commends Robert "Rob" Marionneaux, Jr., on years of
distinguished public service.
A RESOLUTION1
To honor and commend the Honorable Robert "Rob" M. Marionneaux, Jr., for his dedicated2
service and outstanding contributions to the citizens of the parishes of Iberville,3
Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, West4
Feliciana, and St. Helena, and to the state of Louisiana during his sixteen years of5
noble leadership in the Louisiana Legislature, and to express eternal gratitude for6
making Louisiana a better place for all citizens of this state.7
WHEREAS, Robert M. Marionneaux, Jr., a native son and lifelong resident of8
Louisiana, was born on October 7, 1968, in Baton Rouge, to Patricia Smith Marionneaux and9
the late Robert M. Marionneaux, Sr., and grew up on a small rural farm in Maringouin; and10
WHEREAS, Rob graduated from Catholic High of Pointe Coupee, and went on to11
attend Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he received his Bachelor of12
Science Degree in Criminal Justice, and a minor in psychology and sociology, and was a13
member of Sigma Nu fraternity; and14
WHEREAS, being interested in government and serving people, Rob ran for and was15
elected to serve as the Criminal Justice Representative on the General College Student16
Council, and thereafter was elected president of LSU's largest college, The General College;17
and18 SR NO. 92
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WHEREAS, in 1995, Rob graduated from Southern University Law Center, where1
he was on the Dean's List, and represented the Law Center in various capacities, including2
being elected Vice President, the first Caucasian student representative at Southern, and3
participating in trial competition where he and his teammates won Best Brief and Best Oral4
Argument; and 5
WHEREAS, in May 1995, Rob married Keely Williams, and on their honeymoon,6
Keely recalls Rob telling her, "I think I'm going to run for office"; and7
WHEREAS, Keely smiles while remembering them campaigning and walking door-8
to-door, and how Rob wore out the soles of his cowboy boots, and how she will never forget9
making homemade signs and T-shirts with his family; sisters Janet and Julie, his mom, his10
niece, Janie, and nephews Chuck and Mark, in Rob's first campaign headquarters, the living11
room; and12
WHEREAS, at the age of twenty seven, Robert M. Marionneaux, Jr., was elected as13
the State Representative for District 18 in 1996, representing parts of Iberville, Pointe14
Coupee, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana parishes, and was appointed to serve on the15
administration of criminal justice; transportation, highways, and public works; and16
agriculture committees; and17
WHEREAS, during his first term in office, on April 26, 1998, Representative18
Marionneaux and his wife, were blessed with a son, Robert, their pride and joy; and19
WHEREAS, Robert, now 13 years old, has fond memories of growing up at the20
capitol, sitting in his dad's desk on the Senate floor watching him debate issues and pass21
laws, while also coaching his baseball team and supporting him at all of his schooling and22
sporting events, and taking him flying in his plane, and on hunting, fishing, skiing, and beach23
trips; and24
WHEREAS, after serving one term in the House of Representatives, Rob was elected25
in November 2000 to serve as the State Senator for District 17, representing all or parts of26
East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, and West Baton27
Rouge parishes, and was appointed to serve on the agriculture, forestry, aquaculture, and28
rural development; and the joint capital outlay committees; and29
WHEREAS, Senator Marionneaux was reelected in 2004, and was appointed30 SR NO. 92
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Chairman of the Judiciary B Committee, and to serve on the governmental affairs, the select1
committee on consumer protection, and revenue and fiscal affairs committees; and2
WHEREAS, having a special interest and deep appreciation for the military, Senator3
Marionneaux started the Senate Annual Military Family Day in 2005 to honor and officially4
recognize Louisiana's fallen soldiers and their families during a legislative session for the5
ultimate sacrifice made by them in defense of our freedoms, a program which has honored6
167 fallen military heroes and their families; and7
WHEREAS, his love of all people truly shined in 2005, when after Hurricane Katrina8
destroyed New Orleans and forever changed the history of Louisiana, Senator Marionneaux9
was on the ground shortly after helping fellow Louisianians who lost everything in the10
storm, bringing 18-wheeler trucks loaded with supplies to needy people, and coordinating11
a water-borne relief effort for the people of St. Bernard Parish who were completely12
devastated, and he visited each shelter in his district and met, comforted, and assisted the13
people in need; and14
WHEREAS, Senator Marionneaux is also focused on improving the health of all15
Louisiana citizens, and authored the Louisiana Smokefree Air Act, which became law on16
January 1, 2007, and prohibits smoking in public places, including restaurants, schools,17
school buses, school campuses, public buildings, and places of employment; and18
WHEREAS, Senator Marionneaux was chosen by the Louisiana Public Health19
Association as the recipient of the Public Service Award in 2007 for his profound20
contribution to public health; and21
WHEREAS, he was reelected to his third term of office in 2008, and was appointed22
as the Chairman of the Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee, Senate23
Parliamentarian, and member of the Senate and governmental affairs, labor and industrial24
relations, judiciary A, joint capital outlay, and joint budget committees; and25
WHEREAS, Senator Marionneaux is a public servant whose proven leadership,26
dedication, knowledge, and excellence as a state legislator has merited him consistent27
reelection to office since 1996; and28
WHEREAS, Senator Marionneaux must relinquish his Senate seat when his term of29
office officially ends in January 2012, due to term limits, but he will never stop fighting for30 SR NO. 92
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the citizens of Louisiana.1
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana2
does hereby commend and congratulate the Honorable Robert "Rob" M. Marionneaux, Jr.;3
extend honor and recognition to him for his outstanding accomplishments, particularly4
during his tenure as a member of the Louisiana Senate and the Louisiana House of5
Representatives, which has been marked by his uncompromising endeavors taken on by him6
to improve the health and welfare of his constituents and all citizens of this state; and pay7
tribute to him for the generous and effective way in which he has made a difference, and8
shared his intelligence and energy to serve his family, friends, community, and state.9
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that enduring gratitude is hereby expressed to10
Senator Marionneaux for his service to Louisiana citizens, exemplary achievements, and11
unforgettable moments as a member of this distinguished body, and hereby extends to him12
the best wishes of all of his colleagues for continued prosperity and success in his future13
endeavors.14
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the15
Honorable Robert "Rob" M. Marionneaux, Jr.16
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Danielle Doiron.
DIGEST
Chaisson SR No.
Commends the Honorable Robert "Rob" M. Marionneaux, Jr. for his 16 years of service in
the Louisiana Legislature and in recognition for his contributions to his district and state.