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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 74
BY REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON
To express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of J. Ray Teddlie.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the
Louisiana Legislature have learned of the death of J. Ray Teddlie of New Orleans on
Saturday, February 4, 2012, at the age of fifty-nine; and
WHEREAS, J. Ray Teddlie was a brilliant political consultant and a truly beloved
citizen of the state of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Teddlie graduated from Louisiana State University and studied at
the American Film Institute; and
WHEREAS, in 1986, Mr. Teddlie began his long and very productive career in
political consulting, and he established Teddlie Media partners, now Teddlie Stuart Media
Partners, in 1994; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Teddlie lent his time and unique talents to numerous winning
campaigns, including those of Governor Kathleen Blanco, Jefferson Parish District Attorney
Paul Connick, Congressman Bob Livingston, Public Service Commissioner Lambert
Bossiere, retired Chief Justice Pascal Calogero of the Supreme Court of Louisiana, and many
others; and
WHEREAS, widely respected for his keen political insights and innovative
approaches to political consulting, Mr. Teddlie was also admired for his intellect, creativity,
integrity, compassion for those in need, and unwavering strength of character; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his passion for politics, Mr. Teddlie was an avid lover and
collector of literature, film, and classical music; and
WHEREAS, although the death of Mr. Teddlie has left a tremendous void in his
community, his memory shall live forever in the minds and hearts of all who knew and loved
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of J. Ray Teddlie of New Orleans,
does hereby recognize and record for posterity his singular accomplishments and
contributions, and does hereby extend enduring appreciation for the pride and honor that this
extraordinary gentleman will forever bring to his loved ones, community, and state.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Teddlie Stuart Media Partners.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE