Page 1 of 2
Regular Session, 2014 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 187
BY SENATOR PERRY
A RESOLUTION
To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the
death of Michael James "Lil Mike" Detraz Jr.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the citizens of the state
of Louisiana learned of the death of Michael James "Lil Mike" Detraz Jr. on May 27, 2014,
at the age of thirty-nine; and
WHEREAS, Michael Detraz graduated from Vermilion Catholic High School in
1992 and completed his agricultural aviation pilot training in Bainbridge, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, he has been an agricultural aviation pilot for over twenty years, having
begun his agricultural flight career under the guidance of his mentor, George Sagrera; and
WHEREAS, Michael Detraz owned and operated Detraz Flying Service for several
years prior to working for Lewis Broussard; and
WHEREAS, he had been an aerial applicator for T and M Aviation, and was
employed by Klondike Aviation as a crop duster at the time of his passing; and
WHEREAS, Michael Detraz was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed flying, fishing,
and hunting; and
WHEREAS, his love of hunting was the catalyst to developing JAM Hunting, which
catered to numerous hunting adventures locally and in Mexico and Nicaragua; and
WHEREAS, those hunting adventures created lifelong memories for Mike Detraz
and his clients, and his friendship and camaraderie will be sorely missed; and
WHEREAS, he is survived by his loving wife of ten years, Gabrielle S. Detraz;
daughters, Amelia, Jennah, and Madison; parents, Michael "Big Mike" Detraz Sr. and
Shawnee LeBlanc Detraz; one sister, Michelle and her husband, Joey Comeaux and their
children, Paige and Dilan; and his maternal grandmother, Thelma Moore LeBlanc; and
WHEREAS, he was a gentleman who was admired by all whose lives he touched,
leaves behind a rich and unique legacy, and is greatly missed; and SR NO. 187 ENROLLED
Page 2 of 2
WHEREAS, although the death of Michael James "Lil Mike" Detraz Jr. has left a
tremendous void in his community, his memory shall live forever in the minds and hearts
of all who knew and loved him.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Michael James "Lil
Mike" Detraz Jr., does hereby recognize and record for posterity his accomplishments, and
does hereby extend enduring appreciation for the pride and honor that he will forever bring
to his family, friends, community, and the state of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
family of Michael James "Lil Mike" Detraz Jr.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE