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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 64
BY SENATORS COLOMB, ALARIO, ALLAIN, APPEL, BARROW, BISHOP,
BOUDREAUX, CARTER, CHABERT, CLAITOR, CORTEZ,
DONAHUE, ERDEY, FANNIN, GATTI, HEWITT, JOHNS,
LAFLEUR, LAMBERT, LONG, LUNEAU, MARTINY, MILKOVICH,
MILLS, MIZELL, MORRELL, MORRISH, PEACOCK, PERRY,
PETERSON, RISER, GARY SMITH, JOHN SMITH, TARVER,
THOMPSON, WALSWORTH, WARD AND WHITE AND
REPRESENTATIVES 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, JAMES, 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 the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the
passing of Rose Landry Long, of Natchitoches, Louisiana, and to celebrate the
joyous life of a great lady who was fulfilled by her service to her God, her family,
and her community.
WHEREAS, it is with great sorrow that the Legislature of Louisiana has learned of
the passing of Mrs. Rose Long, wife of Senator Gerald Long, on Sunday, April 30, 2017,
after a lengthy battle with cancer; and
WHEREAS, Rose Marie Landry was born on September 16, 1947, in Gueydan,
Louisiana, to parents Andy and Leontine Landry; and
WHEREAS, while attending Northwestern State University, Rose met the love of
her life, Gerald Long, and they were married in 1966; and
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WHEREAS, Rose was the wife and helpmate of Senator Gerald Long, Senate
President Pro Tempore, and their life together was a blessed partnership, a grand adventure
that lasted fifty-one years; and
WHEREAS, as a devoted couple, they were forged in love for each other through the
bonds of family and friends and their shared love of Christ, and they served Him as faithful
members of First Baptist Church of Natchitoches; and
WHEREAS, Rose was never far from her husband's side; they sustained each other
through all the trials of public and private life, and their family of three children and ten
grandchildren was such a blessing; and
WHEREAS, during legislative sessions, Rose led a Bible study group, served as
president of the Legislative Spouses Auxiliary, and chairman of the Governor's Prayer
Breakfast Committee; and
WHEREAS, as a Christian of profound faith, Rose had a desire to help others; she
touched countless lives by sharing her wisdom, grace, and strength, and she strived
unselfishly to always better the circumstances of the less fortunate; and
WHEREAS, she was a bold advocate for issues affecting women and children; she
helped to organize crisis pregnancy centers in Ruston, Louisiana, and Rogers, Arkansas, and
established a third organization in Natchitoches, the Women's Resource Center; and
WHEREAS, Rose was a contributing member of the Louisiana Baptist Moral and
Social Concerns Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Longs mentored student-athletes and coaches through their
association with the sports ministry of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes; and
WHEREAS, Rose dedicated a portion of her time to the support of Louisiana Public
Broadcasting (LPB), served as chairman of its annual Louisiana Legends Gala, and was the
recipient of the Grassroots Advocacy Award in 2016; and
WHEREAS, Rose is also survived by daughter Andrea Phillips, her husband Gregg,
and their sons, Josh, Sam, Jacob, and Caleb; daughter Pam Jordan, her husband Wes, and
their sons, Drew, Will, and John; son Richard Long, his wife Sheralyn, and their children,
Nasby, Jude, and Ruby; along with extended family members and a myriad of close friends;
and
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WHEREAS, Rose Long has been taken from our midst, yet she will be remembered
for her loving demeanor, her smile, her kindness, her devotion to family, her joy of life, and
her steadfast dedication to Jesus Christ.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
express its sincerest condolences upon the passing of a great lady, Rose Landry Long.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
celebrate the life of this generous woman whose spirit was fulfilled by service to her God,
her family, and her community and does hereby note the remarkable legacy that shall live
on in the hearts of those inspired by her grace.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express
heartfelt condolences to our friend and colleague, the Honorable Gerald Long of the
Louisiana State Senate, on the loss of his wife.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
family of Mrs. Rose Long.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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