HLS 16RS-1336 ORIGINAL
2016 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 15
BY REPRESENTATIVES COX AND FOIL
CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Jack Oliver Brittain, Sr.
1 A RESOLUTION
2To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Jack Oliver
3 Brittain, Sr.
4 WHEREAS, it was with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the
5Louisiana House of Representatives learned of the death of Jack Oliver Brittain, Sr., on
6January 11, 2016, at the age of eighty-seven; and
7 WHEREAS, Mr. Brittain was born on September 24, 1928, in Greenwood,
8Louisiana; and
9 WHEREAS, he graduated from Ouachita Parish High School in 1945 and earned a
10bachelor of arts degree from Louisiana Tech University in 1949 and a law degree from the
11Louisiana State University Law Center in 1957; and
12 WHEREAS, while attending Louisiana Tech University, Mr. Brittain distinguished
13himself as a star running back and defensive back; he scored his first college touchdown at
14the age of sixteen; and
15 WHEREAS, Mr. Brittain practiced law for fifty-four years, and was often recognized
16in the legal profession both locally and nationally; and
17 WHEREAS, Mr. Brittain was involved in several agricultural business ventures, and
18he owned rental property and Beau Fort Plantation Home; and
19 WHEREAS, he worked to preserve historic structures in the Natchitoches National
20Historic Downtown District and the Cane River area and to promote the arts; and
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1 WHEREAS, Mr. Brittain honorably served his country in the United States Army
2during the Korean War, and he also served for two years in the Louisiana National Guard;
3by the time of his honorable discharge from the military, Mr. Brittain had attained the rank
4of major; and
5 WHEREAS, Mr. Brittain's civic accomplishments included serving as president of
6the Natchitoches Chamber of Commerce and receiving the chamber's "Man of the Year"
7award; serving as president of the Rotary Club; serving as president of the Natchitoches
8Jaycees and receiving that organization's "Young Man of the Year" award; serving as the
9Jaycee National Director for Louisiana; serving as president of the Plantation Club; and
10reigning as King Rex XLVII for the Holiday in Dixie Cotillion; and
11 WHEREAS, Mr. Brittain also served as a delegate to the 1968 and the 1972
12Democratic National Conventions; and
13 WHEREAS, for over fifty years, Mr. Brittain was an active member of First United
14Methodist Church, where he served as a trustee, a Kids Hope mentor, and a volunteer for
15Methodist Youth Groups; and
16 WHEREAS, Mr. Brittain was preceded in death by his wife of forty-nine years, Ann
17Williams Brittain, and his parents, Clarence L. Brittain and Irene Humphries Brittain; and
18 WHEREAS, Mr. Brittain is survived by his children, Jack Oliver "Britt" Brittain, Jr.,
19J.D.; Marguerite Ann "Cissy" Brittain Picou, M.D.; Rebecca Ann "Becky" Brittain Morris,
20C.P.A.; Lala Elizabeth Ann Brittain Sylvester, judge, J.D.; Eliza Ann Brittain Behrendsen;
21John Arthur Brittain, J.D.; and Mary Jane Ann "Cookie" Brittain Richardson; their spouses
22and his sixteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and
23 WHEREAS, although the death of Jack Oliver Brittain, Sr., has left a tremendous
24void in his community and state, his memory shall live forever in the minds and hearts of
25the many citizens who knew and loved him.
26 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
27Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the
28death of Jack Oliver Brittain, Sr.; does hereby recognize and record for posterity his
29outstanding accomplishments and singular contributions; and does hereby extend enduring
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1appreciation for the tremendous pride and honor that this wonderful man will forever bring
2to his family, friends, and community, the city of Natchitoches, and the state of Louisiana.
3 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
4to the family of Jack Oliver Brittain, Sr.
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)]
HR 15 Original 2016 Regular Session Cox
Expresses condolences upon the death of Jack Oliver Brittain, Sr.
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