SLS 16RS-2668 ORIGINAL
2016 Regular Session
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 126
BY SENATOR PERRY
CONDOLENCES. Expresses condolences on the death of Kevin G. Guidry.
1 A RESOLUTION
2 To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the
3 death of Kevin G. Guidry.
4 WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the citizens of Louisiana
5 learned of the death of Kevin G. Guidry on May 5, 2016, at the age of fifty-two; and
6 WHEREAS, he was serving his third term as a city councilman representing District
7 D in Kaplan, Louisiana; and
8 WHEREAS, Mr. Guidry began his first term under former mayor, Linda Hardee, and
9 served subsequent terms under current mayor, Kirk Champagne; and
10 WHEREAS, he is survived by his loving wife of thirty-four years, Melissa Guidry;
11 one son, Casey Guidry; two grandchildren, Mason and Audrey Guidry; two sisters, Gail
12 Stelly and June Guidry; and one brother, David Guidry; and
13 WHEREAS, he was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Audrey Doucet
14 Guidry; and
15 WHEREAS, the success of the state of Louisiana, the strength of its communities,
16 and the overall vitality of American society depend in great measure upon people like Kevin
17 G. Guidry; and
18 WHEREAS, with his passing, Louisiana has lost one of its finest sons, a
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1 quintessential southern gentleman who loved his community and whose accomplishments
2 have left an indelible mark upon his community, state, and nation; and
3 WHEREAS, the death of Kevin G. Guidry has left a substantial void in the Kaplan
4 community and a sense of loss in the citizens whose lives he touched, and his memory shall
5 live forever in the minds and hearts of all those who knew and loved this extraordinary man
6 and public servant.
7 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
8 does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Kevin G. Guidry,
9 records for posterity his outstanding achievements, and extends enduring appreciation for
10 the tremendous pride and honor that he will forever bring to the Kaplan community, the state
11 of Louisiana, and the United States of America.
12 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
13 family of Kevin G. Guidry.
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Nancy Vicknair.
DIGEST
SR 126 Original 2016 Regular Session Perry
Expresses condolences upon the death of Kevin G. Guidry.
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