SLS 15RS-2779 ORIGINAL
2015 Regular Session
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 186
BY SENATOR MORRELL
CONDOLENCES. Expresses condolences on the death of Christopher "Chris" San Marco.
1 A RESOLUTION
2 To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the
3 death of Christopher "Chris" San Marco.
4 WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the citizens of Arabi and
5 New Orleans, Louisiana, learned of the death of Mr. San Marco on Tuesday, May 26, 2015,
6 at the age of seventy-nine; and
7 WHEREAS, Mr. San Marco was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Arabi;
8 and
9 WHEREAS, he was the son of the late Dominick and Conchetta DiFatta San Marco;
10 and
11 WHEREAS, he was the husband of Mary Matthews San Marco for forty-nine years
12 and together they raised two children: Christopher San Marco Jr. and Teresa San Marco
13 Ready; and
14 WHEREAS, Mr. San Marco had one grand daughter, Mary Elizabeth Ready; and
15 WHEREAS, Mr. San Marco retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 3 from the United
16 States Army after serving his country proudly for twenty-nine years; and
17 WHEREAS, Mr. San Marco was a invaluable asset to the United States Army and
18 mentored many young soldiers throughout his military career; and
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1 WHEREAS, his many years of selfless service to his country and living by the Army
2 value system truly exemplified the definition of Army Pride; and
3 WHEREAS, Mr. San Marco was a member of the St. Bernard Economic
4 Development Commission, the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce, a former president of
5 the St. Bernard Alliance for Good Government, the Krewe of Endymion, the Knights of
6 Columbus, and the parish of Our Lady of Prompt Succor in Chalmette; and
7 WHEREAS, Mr. San Marco was known to always have a smile on his face and
8 always offered to lend a helping hand; and
9 WHEREAS, Mr. San Marco spent many years as a tour guide for Dixie Tours in New
10 Orleans; and
11 WHEREAS, Mr. San Marco even gave tours post Hurricane Katrina and played a
12 vital role in rebuilding the tourism industry in New Orleans; and
13 WHEREAS, Mr. San Marco leaves behind a rich legacy in the United States Army,
14 in his family, and his community and will be fondly remembered by the many lives he
15 touched over the years; and
16 WHEREAS, Mr. San Marco's warmness and generosity will be missed, and his
17 leadership within his community will always be remembered and appreciated.
18 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
19 does hereby express its sincere condolences upon the death of Christopher "Chris" San
20 Marco, and does hereby record for posterity the enduring appreciation held by the citizens
21 of Louisiana for his contributions to the tourism industry, the numerous visitors to New
22 Orleans who he encountered and touched with his warm heart and endearing smile, and his
23 country for the years of service he provided in the United States Army.
24 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
25 wife and children of Mr. San Marco.
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by James Benton.
DIGEST
SR 186 Original 2015 Regular Session Morrell
Expresses sincere condolences of the Louisiana Senate upon the death of Chris San Marco.
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