ENROLLED
2015 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 82
BY REPRESENTATIVE HUNTER
A RESOLUTION
To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Chief
Training Officer Richard Hall of the Monroe Fire Department.
WHEREAS, the illustrious thirty-three year career of Richard Hall, Monroe Fire
Department's chief training officer, was brought to an abrupt end in a tragic automobile
accident on Sunday, May 10, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Richard Hall served the city of Monroe and the Monroe Fire
Department in an exemplary way; and
WHEREAS, the long-term service of Richard Hall was highlighted by his
tremendous firefighting skills and his acumen in training others, a position he held for nine
years; and
WHEREAS, Chief Training Officer Hall led a top-rated airport fire protection
program in Monroe, which received an outstanding rating under his guidance; and
WHEREAS, while the members of the Monroe Fire Department, the office of
Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo, and the city of Monroe feel a deep sense of loss at the passing
of Richard Hall, the memories of his contributions to the community will forever remain in
the hearts and minds of those who knew and loved him.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby extend heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends
of Monroe Fire Department Chief Training Officer Richard Hall as they mourn his death and
does hereby offer prayers for comfort and peace.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the family of Richard Hall.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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