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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 126
BY SENATOR PERRY
A RESOLUTION
To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the
death of Kevin G. Guidry.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the citizens of Louisiana
learned of the death of Kevin G. Guidry on May 5, 2016, at the age of fifty-two; and
WHEREAS, he was serving his third term as a city councilman representing District
D in Kaplan, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Guidry began his first term under former mayor, Linda Hardee, and
served subsequent terms under current mayor, Kirk Champagne; and
WHEREAS, he is survived by his loving wife of thirty-four years, Melissa Guidry;
one son, Casey Guidry; two grandchildren, Mason and Audrey Guidry; two sisters, Gail
Stelly and June Guidry; and one brother, David Guidry; and
WHEREAS, he was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Audrey Doucet
Guidry; and
WHEREAS, the success of the state of Louisiana, the strength of its communities,
and the overall vitality of American society depend in great measure upon people like Kevin
G. Guidry; and
WHEREAS, with his passing, Louisiana has lost one of its finest sons, a
quintessential southern gentleman who loved his community and whose accomplishments
have left an indelible mark upon his community, state, and nation; and
WHEREAS, the death of Kevin G. Guidry has left a substantial void in the Kaplan
community and a sense of loss in the citizens whose lives he touched, and his memory shall
live forever in the minds and hearts of all those who knew and loved this extraordinary man
and public servant.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Kevin G. Guidry,
records for posterity his outstanding achievements, and extends enduring appreciation for
the tremendous pride and honor that he will forever bring to the Kaplan community, the state
of Louisiana, and the United States of America.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
family of Kevin G. Guidry.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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