HLS 16RS-2956 ORIGINAL
2016 Regular Session
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 85
BY REPRESENTATIVE GLOVER
CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the legislature upon the death of Clarence
"Cat Daddy" Spurs
1 A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
2To express the condolences of the members of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the death
3 of Clarence "Cat Daddy" Spurs of Shreveport.
4 WHEREAS, the members of the House of Representatives and the Senate were
5saddened to learn that iconic Shreveport restauranteur, radio personality, business owner,
6and entrepreneur Clarence "Cat Daddy" Spurs left this life on April 14, 2016, and began his
7eternal journey in the heavens; and
8 WHEREAS, known as the king of nighttime radio, Cat Daddy used his raspy, soulful
9voice to host old school jams on KDKS 102.1 FM in Shreveport to the delight of baby
10boomers and millennials alike; and
11 WHEREAS, Cat Daddy's Old School Café was Clarence Spurs' soul food restaurant
12in the Mooretown neighborhood of Shreveport, and customers were comforted by both the
13delicious food and the kind, humble spirit of the host, who attracted people of all walks of
14life; and
15 WHEREAS, called a trailblazer, an innovator, and a child of God by community
16leaders, Clarence Spurs was also considered a good father and family man; coworkers and
17staff members regarded him as a brother; and
18 WHEREAS, family, friends, coworkers, customers, and the radio audience of Cat
19Daddy will miss his unique personality and presence, but all who knew and loved him will
20forever remember the positive impact of his gifts and the wonderful times shared with
21Clarence Spurs.
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HCR NO. 85
1 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
2express deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Clarence
3"Cat Daddy" Spurs in this time of mourning and does hereby offer prayers for peace and
4hopes for Heaven-sent comfort.
5 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
6to the family of Clarence Spurs.
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HCR 85 Original 2016 Regular Session Glover
Expresses the condolences of the legislature upon the death of Clarence "Cat Daddy" Spurs
of Shreveport.
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