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2017 Regular Session
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 126
BY SENATOR MIZELL
CONDOLENCES. Expresses condolences upon the death of Madison Claire Peco.
1 A RESOLUTION
2 To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the
3 death of Madison Claire Peco.
4 WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the citizens of Louisiana
5 learned of the death of Madison Claire Peco on March 18, 2017, at the tender age of
6 eighteen; and
7 WHEREAS, Madison was born on May 14, 1998; and
8 WHEREAS, a young woman taken far too soon, Madison was a leader and a strong
9 voice for fairness and forgiveness; and
10 WHEREAS, she was polite, respectful, and loved children, big families, and her
11 faithful and loving friends; and
12 WHEREAS, Madison was strong in her faith and mighty in the belief to do good
13 unto others; and
14 WHEREAS, a 2016 graduate of Franklinton High School, she was an honor student,
15 cheerleader, and spirit leader; and
16 WHEREAS, not only was Madison the homecoming queen, she was also a queen for
17 those young men and women who did not always "fit the mold"; and
18 WHEREAS, she affectionately became known as the "Corndog Queen" due to her
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1 love of Sonic corndogs and she used that title to affect positive change and good for others;
2 and
3 WHEREAS, Madison was funny, vivacious, and always carried a willing heart; and
4 WHEREAS, those attributes were God-given and made her a warrior and a priceless
5 treasure for the Word of truth and trust; and
6 WHEREAS, Madison had a light that shown from within her and a special kind of
7 brightness even on the darkest day, and her laughter and sweetness could comfort the heart
8 while in her presence; and
9 WHEREAS, Madison is survived by her parents, Patsy and Jason McKenzie and Sal
10 and Amy Peco; her grandparents, Floyd and Renee Pitzer, John and Nancy Jacobsen, Geary
11 and Ann McKenzie, and Greg and Mary Jo Johnson; and her siblings, Dylan Peco, Ava
12 Peco, Tyler McKenzie, and Chloe McKenzie; and
13 WHEREAS, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Salvador Dominick
14 Peco and Marie Ferrara Peco; and
15 WHEREAS, although the death of Madison Claire Peco has left a tremendous void
16 in her community, her memory shall live forever in the minds and hearts of all who knew
17 and loved such a loving and vibrant young lady.
18 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
19 does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Madison Claire
20 Peco; records for posterity her outstanding achievements, and extends enduring appreciation
21 for the tremendous pride and honor that she will forever bring to her school, her community,
22 the state of Louisiana, and the United States of America.
23 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
24 family of Madison Claire Peco.
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Nancy Vicknair.
DIGEST
SR 126 Original 2017 Regular Session Mizell
Expresses condolences upon the death of Madison Claire Peco.
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