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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4
BY REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON
A RESOLUTION
To express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Frank Maddie of
Simmesport.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the
House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana have learned of the death of Frank
Maddie on March 9, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Maddie owned Maddie's One Stop in Simmesport for more than
forty-five years and was employed by Avoyelles Parish Schools as a bus driver for twenty-
five years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Maddie was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and the
American Legion-Bordelonville Unit, and he was active with the Boy Scouts of America for
more than fifty years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Maddie's contributions to Scouting included establishing the first
Catholic Committee on Scouting in 1983 and developing the Religious Fellowship
Committee in 1985; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Maddie received many honors throughout his lifetime, including
both the Bronze Pelican and St. George awards from the Boy Scouts of America, the Vigil
Honor from the Lodge Order of the Arrow in 1962, and having the dining hall at Camp
Attakapas named in his honor; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Maddie was preceded in death by his father, Sam Maddie, and
mother, Rosie Torina Maddie; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Maddie is survived by his wife, Gladys; his sons, Samuel (Tommy)
and wife Cindy, William (Bill) and wife Leslie; sisters, Annie Ducote and Rosie Collette;
five grandchildren, Mary Allen Maddie, Shelby Maddie, Natalie Maddie, Lindsey Dauzat,
and Brooke Martel; and one great-grandchild, Jordan Stout; and ENROLLEDHR NO. 4
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WHEREAS, although the death of Frank Maddie has left a tremendous void in his
community, his memory shall live long in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the
death of Frank Maddie of Simmesport and does hereby recognize and record his lifelong
commitment to the devoted service of his family, friends, church, community, and country.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the family of Frank Maddie.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES