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Regular Session, 2014
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 187
BY SENATOR PERRY
CONDOLENCES. Expresses condolences on the death of Michael James "Lil Mike" Detraz
Jr.
A RESOLUTION1
To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the2
death of Michael James "Lil Mike" Detraz Jr.3
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the citizens of the state4
of Louisiana learned of the death of Michael James "Lil Mike" Detraz Jr. on May 27, 2014,5
at the age of thirty-nine; and6
WHEREAS, Michael Detraz graduated from Vermilion Catholic High School in7
1992 and completed his agricultural aviation pilot training in Bainbridge, Georgia; and8
WHEREAS, he has been an agricultural aviation pilot for over twenty years, having9
begun his agricultural flight career under the guidance of his mentor, George Sagrera; and10
WHEREAS, Michael Detraz owned and operated Detraz Flying Service for several11
years prior to working for Lewis Broussard; and12
WHEREAS, he had been an aerial applicator for T and M Aviation, and was13
employed by Klondike Aviation as a crop duster at the time of his passing; and14
WHEREAS, Michael Detraz was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed flying, fishing,15
and hunting; and 16
WHEREAS, his love of hunting was the catalyst to developing JAM Hunting, which17
catered to numerous hunting adventures locally and in Mexico and Nicaragua; and18 SR NO. 187
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WHEREAS, those hunting adventures created lifelong memories for Mike Detraz1
and his clients, and his friendship and camaraderie will be sorely missed; and2
WHEREAS, he is survived by his loving wife of ten years, Gabrielle S. Detraz;3
daughters, Amelia, Jennah, and Madison; parents, Michael "Big Mike" Detraz Sr. and4
Shawnee LeBlanc Detraz; one sister, Michelle and her husband, Joey Comeaux and their5
children, Paige and Dilan; and his maternal grandmother, Thelma Moore LeBlanc; and6
WHEREAS, he was a gentleman who was admired by all whose lives he touched,7
leaves behind a rich and unique legacy, and is greatly missed; and8
WHEREAS, although the death of Michael James "Lil Mike" Detraz Jr. has left a9
tremendous void in his community, his memory shall live forever in the minds and hearts10
of all who knew and loved him.11
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana12
does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Michael James "Lil13
Mike" Detraz Jr., does hereby recognize and record for posterity his accomplishments, and14
does hereby extend enduring appreciation for the pride and honor that he will forever bring15
to his family, friends, community, and the state of Louisiana. 16
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the17
family of Michael James "Lil Mike" Detraz Jr.18
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Nancy Vicknair.
DIGEST
Perry SR No. 187
Expresses condolences upon the death of Michael James "Lil Mike" Detraz Jr.