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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 74
BY REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON
CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of J. Ray Teddlie
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON1
To express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of J. Ray Teddlie.2
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the3
Louisiana Legislature have learned of the death of J. Ray Teddlie of New Orleans on4
Saturday, February 4, 2012, at the age of fifty-nine; and5
WHEREAS, J. Ray Teddlie was a brilliant political consultant and a truly beloved6
citizen of the state of Louisiana; and7
WHEREAS, Mr. Teddlie graduated from Louisiana State University and studied at8
the American Film Institute; and9
WHEREAS, in 1986, Mr. Teddlie began his long and very productive career in10
political consulting, and he established Teddlie Media partners, now Teddlie Stuart Media11
Partners, in 1994; and12
WHEREAS, Mr. Teddlie lent his time and unique talents to numerous winning13
campaigns, including those of Governor Kathleen Blanco, Jefferson Parish District Attorney14
Paul Connick, Congressman Bob Livingston, Public Service Commissioner Lambert15
Bossiere, retired Chief Justice Pascal Calogero of the Supreme Court of Louisiana, and many16
others; and17
WHEREAS, widely respected for his keen political insights and innovative18
approaches to political consulting, Mr. Teddlie was also admired for his intellect, creativity,19
integrity, compassion for those in need, and unwavering strength of character; and20 HLS 12RS-1140 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, in addition to his passion for politics, Mr. Teddlie was an avid lover and1
collector of literature, film, and classical music; and2
WHEREAS, although the death of Mr. Teddlie has left a tremendous void in his3
community, his memory shall live forever in the minds and hearts of all who knew and loved4
him.5
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby6
express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of J. Ray Teddlie of New Orleans,7
does hereby recognize and record for posterity his singular accomplishments and8
contributions, and does hereby extend enduring appreciation for the pride and honor that this9
extraordinary gentleman will forever bring to his loved ones, community, and state.10
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted11
to Teddlie Stuart Media Partners.12
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Johnson HCR No. 74
Expresses condolences upon the death of J. Ray Teddlie of New Orleans.