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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 186
BY SENATOR MORRELL
A RESOLUTION
To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the
death of Christopher "Chris" San Marco.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the citizens of Arabi and
New Orleans, Louisiana, learned of the death of Mr. San Marco on Tuesday, May 26, 2015,
at the age of seventy-nine; and
WHEREAS, Mr. San Marco was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Arabi;
and
WHEREAS, he was the son of the late Dominick and Conchetta DiFatta San Marco;
and
WHEREAS, he was the husband of Mary Matthews San Marco for forty-nine years
and together they raised two children: Christopher San Marco Jr. and Teresa San Marco
Ready; and
WHEREAS, Mr. San Marco had one grand daughter, Mary Elizabeth Ready; and
WHEREAS, Mr. San Marco retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 3 from the United
States Army after serving his country proudly for twenty-nine years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. San Marco was an invaluable asset to the United States Army and
mentored many young soldiers throughout his military career; and
WHEREAS, his many years of selfless service to his country and living by the Army
value system truly exemplified the definition of Army Pride; and
WHEREAS, Mr. San Marco was a member of the St. Bernard Economic
Development Commission, the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce, a former president of
the St. Bernard Alliance for Good Government, the Krewe of Endymion, the Knights of
Columbus, and the parish of Our Lady of Prompt Succor in Chalmette; and
WHEREAS, Mr. San Marco was known to always have a smile on his face and
always offered to lend a helping hand; and
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WHEREAS, Mr. San Marco spent many years as a tour guide for Dixie Tours in New
Orleans; and
WHEREAS, Mr. San Marco even gave tours post Hurricane Katrina and played a
vital role in rebuilding the tourism industry in New Orleans; and
WHEREAS, Mr. San Marco leaves behind a rich legacy in the United States Army,
in his family, and his community and will be fondly remembered by the many lives he
touched over the years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. San Marco's warmness and generosity will be missed, and his
leadership within his community will always be remembered and appreciated.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby express its sincere condolences upon the death of Christopher "Chris" San
Marco, and does hereby record for posterity the enduring appreciation held by the citizens
of Louisiana for his contributions to the tourism industry, the numerous visitors to New
Orleans whom he encountered and touched with his warm heart and endearing smile, and
his country for the years of service he provided in the United States Army.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
wife and children of Mr. San Marco.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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