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Regular Session, 2013 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 80
BY SENATOR GUILLORY
A RESOLUTION
To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the
death of Hadley J. Castille.
WHEREAS, it is with sincere regret and profound sorrow that the members of the
Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana have learned of the death of Hadley J. Castille, age
seventy-nine, of Opelousas, Louisiana, who passed away on October 25, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Hadley was an award-winning musician and served as a cultural
ambassador to the world for the Cajun community and Southwest Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Hadley, who created intoxicating blends of both the traditional and
contemporary music, was one of the finest exponents of authentic south Louisiana Cajun
fiddle music, captivating and electrifying audiences worldwide; and
WHEREAS, he was a charismatic portrait of what the country embraces as Cajun,
drawing in his audiences with personal anecdotes which made each performance seem less
like a concert and more like a friendly back porch get-together on a sultry Louisiana
evening; and
WHEREAS, Hadley delighted in sharing his passion for music with others,
particularly kindling a spark of interest and appreciation in young people; and
WHEREAS, the fire endures in the life of his granddaughter, Sarah Jayde Williams,
who continues to honor the Cajun tradition of music her grandfather held so dear; and
WHEREAS, he is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Earline Shay Castille; his
sons, Blake Castille and his wife Cheryl Larkin Castille, and Joey Castille; his daughter,
Tayne Castille; his sister-in-law, Velma Manuel Castille; and his granddaughter, Sarah Jayde
Williams; and
WHEREAS, the death of Hadley J. Castille has left a tremendous void in his
community, his memory will live on forever though his music and in the hearts and minds
of all those who knew and loved him. SR NO. 80 ENROLLED
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Hadley J. Castille,
does hereby record for posterity his accomplishments and contributions, and does hereby
extend enduring appreciation for the pride and honor that he will forever bring his family,
friends, community, and the state of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Earline Shay Castille.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE