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