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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 137
BY REPRESENTATIVE BURFORD AND SENATOR BUFFINGTON AND
REPRESENTATIVE COX
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON
To express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Jerry Moncrief of DeSoto
Parish.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the
Louisiana Legislature have learned of the death of Jerry Moncrief on Monday, May 7, 2012,
at the age of sixty-two; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Moncrief was born November 23, 1949, and attended Fair Park
High School, where he met his devoted and loving wife, Dolly, at the age of sixteen; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Moncrief studied at Louisiana State University at Shreveport before
serving his country with great valor and fortitude in the United States Air Force during the
Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, after the war, Mr. Moncrief worked at Libbey Glass before leaving to
become a self-employed insurance salesman and owner and operator of a golf memorabilia
company; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Moncrief moved to his family homestead in DeSoto Parish in 1999
and was elected as a police juror in 2007; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Moncrief served the people of DeSoto Parish as a police juror with
great distinction until his passing; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Moncrief is survived by his wife of forty-three years, Dolly
Moncrief; three daughters, Dawn Edwards and husband Alan, Carmen Toner and husband
Bob, and Suzie Albright and husband Luke; five grandchildren, Canaan, Veronica, Noah,
Berlyn, and Elijah; brother, Michael Moncrief and wife Judy; sister-in-law Denise Tynes;
brother-in-law Jack D. Owen, Jr., and wife Meme; and several nieces and nephews; and ENROLLEDHCR NO. 137
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WHEREAS, Mr. Moncrief was the kind of citizen who represents what is good about
DeSoto Parish, the state of Louisiana, and the United States of America; he used his talents,
integrity, and passion for his community, state, and nation to change them for the better; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Moncrief will forever be respected and remembered by his fellow
citizens for his singular contributions as a public servant and for his steadfast commitment
to his family and friends, DeSoto Parish, the state of Louisiana, and the United States of
America.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Jerry Moncrief of DeSoto Parish,
does hereby recognize that his death has left a great void and created a genuine sense of
sorrow in the many citizens whose lives he touched, and does hereby record for posterity
enduring appreciation for his outstanding contributions and achievements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the family of Jerry Moncrief.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE