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2017 Regular Session
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 12
BY REPRESENTATIVES JAMES, ABRAHAM, ABRAMSON, AMEDEE, ANDERS,
ARMES, BACALA, BAGLEY, BAGNERIS, BARRAS, BERTHELOT, BILLIOT,
BISHOP, BOUIE, BROADWATER, CHAD BROWN, TERRY BROWN,
CARMODY, CARPENTER, GARY CARTER, ROBBY CARTER, STEVE
CARTER, CHANEY, CONNICK, COUSSAN, COX, CROMER, DANAHAY,
DAVIS, DEVILLIER, DWIGHT, EDMONDS, EMERSON, FALCONER, FOIL,
FRANKLIN, GAINES, GAROFALO, GISCLAIR, GLOVER, GUINN, HALL,
JIMMY HARRIS, LANCE HARRIS, HAVARD, HAZEL, HENRY, HENSGENS,
HILFERTY, HILL, HODGES, HOFFMANN, HOLLIS, HORTON, HOWARD,
HUNTER, HUVAL, IVEY, JACKSON, JEFFERSON, JENKINS, JOHNSON,
JONES, JORDAN, NANCY LANDRY, TERRY LANDRY, LEBAS, LEGER,
LEOPOLD, LYONS, MACK, MAGEE, MARCELLE, MARINO, MCFARLAND,
MIGUEZ, DUSTIN MILLER, GREGORY MILLER, MORENO, JAY MORRIS,
JIM MORRIS, NORTON, PEARSON, PIERRE, POPE, PRICE, PUGH, PYLANT,
REYNOLDS, RICHARD, SCHEXNAYDER, SCHRODER, SEABAUGH,
SHADOIN, SIMON, SMITH, STAGNI, STEFANSKI, STOKES, TALBOT,
THIBAUT, THOMAS, WHITE, AND ZERINGUE
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Sergeant Shawn T. Anderson
of the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office who was killed in the line of duty.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the
Legislature of Louisiana have learned of the death of Sergeant Shawn T. Anderson, a truly
exceptional law enforcement officer and citizen, on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at the age of
forty-three; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Shawn T. Anderson, who was killed in the line of duty as a
sergeant with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, performed his responsibilities
in an outstanding fashion, and it is fitting to pay tribute to him for his faithful service and
ultimate sacrifice; and
WHEREAS, Shawn Anderson was the loving husband of Becky Davis Anderson and
the proud father of two children, Delaney Grace and Breland Thomas Anderson; and
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WHEREAS, a 1992 graduate of Baker High School, where he played on the baseball
team, Shawn Anderson served for three years in the United States Army at Fort Sill,
Oklahoma, where he was assigned to Multiple Launch Rocket Systems; and
WHEREAS, following his honorable discharge from the Army, Shawn returned to
Baton Rouge, and in May of 1999, he began his long and highly productive career with the
East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, first serving at the parish prison and going on to
serve in various divisions, including narcotics, the emergency services unit, and the maritime
response team; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Anderson transferred to the canine division and became a
master handler and trainer; and
WHEREAS, working uniform patrol, Sergeant Anderson served the Burbank,
Scotlandville, and Kleinpeter Substations, and he was also a member of the SWAT team for
eleven years, serving courageously as a breacher; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Anderson distinguished himself as a model of excellence and
was recognized with numerous awards and honors, including the Life Saving Award in 2010
for saving the life of a woman on the old Mississippi River Bridge; recognition in 2014 for
serving more than sixty high-risk warrants the previous year with SWAT with no injuries
or shots fired; and recognition in March of 2016 for safely delivering a baby boy whose
parents had pulled over in their vehicle en route to the hospital; and
WHEREAS, with steadfast diligence and dedication, Sergeant Anderson was fair and
honest in his work, and he displayed his innate goodness and strength of character through
his everyday actions, making him widely respected and admired by his peers and by the
citizens he encountered on the job; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Anderson was an avid LSU fan and enjoyed hunting in his
spare time but above all was a devoted family man who loved being with his family and
friends and most especially cheering from the sidelines at his children's sporting activities;
and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Anderson is survived by his wife, Becky Davis Anderson, and
their two children, Delaney Grace Anderson and Breland Thomas Anderson; his mother,
Carol Anderson Bergeron; his brother, Jackie Anderson, and his wife Stefanie Anderson; his
brother, Dustin Martin; his sisters, Debbie Anderson, Paula Ledford, Renee Anderson, and
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Kristin Martin; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bill and Joan Davis; his sister-in-law,
Tammy Davis Conrad, and her husband Richard T. Conrad III; numerous nieces and
nephews; countless friends, including his very special friends, Les and Pat Rainey; and his
East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office family; he was preceded in death by his father, Jack
Anderson; and
WHEREAS, the death of Shawn Anderson leaves an unspeakable emptiness in the
hearts of his family members and friends, who may find comfort in the knowledge that he
lived his life according to deeply held principles and that his enduring legacy will continue
to be an inspiration to others; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Anderson also will be mourned and sorely missed by those
who had the honor of serving with him and who will always remember him as a selfless
brother and cherished friend; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Anderson upheld the traditions of the East Baton Rouge Parish
Sheriff's Office for nearly eighteen years of superb service and brought honor to his family,
his friends, his community, his state, and this nation; and
WHEREAS, Shawn Anderson was an extraordinary public servant whose helpful and
heroic actions in serving and protecting his fellow citizens routinely went far above and
beyond the call of duty and whose singular contributions have left an indelible mark on the
hearts of the people of East Baton Rouge Parish and beyond; and
WHEREAS, the death of Sergeant Shawn Anderson has created a tremendous void
in his community and a genuine sense of shock and sorrow in the many citizens whose lives
he touched, all of whom mourn the loss of the friendly nature, bright mind, and kind and
generous spirit of this beloved man whose memory shall forever remain a source of deep
pride for all who knew and loved him.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Sergeant Shawn T. Anderson;
does hereby recognize his exemplary service as a sergeant with the East Baton Rouge Parish
Sheriff's Office; does hereby record for posterity his steadfast adherence to the highest
standards of valor and integrity; does hereby acknowledge with profound gratitude the
bravery of this extraordinary man who gave his life in the service of others; and does hereby
extend deepest regret upon the loss of this wonderful individual who will forever be
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remembered for his service to his fellow citizens, the parish of East Baton Rouge, the state
of Louisiana, and the United States of America.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the family of Sergeant Shawn T. Anderson.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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