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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 183
BY SENATOR ALARIO
A RESOLUTION
To commend Robert "Andre" Ardeneaux of the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office on
being the recipient of the 2017 Deputy of the Year Award presented by the Louisiana
Sheriffs' Association.
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Sheriffs' Association presents the Deputy of the Year
Award to recognize a deputy sheriff who has shown unusual initiative and imagination in
the performance of his/her duty, and recognizes activities that improve the quality of life in
their community; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Andre Ardeneaux began employment with the St. Tammany
Parish Sheriff's Office in 2007; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure, he has served as a model employee who prides
himself on his professionalism, personality, and passion for his career in law enforcement;
and
WHEREAS, Deputy Ardeneaux exemplified bravery and selflessness during several
situations that few law enforcement officers will ever encounter in their career; and
WHEREAS, in March 2016, while on approved vacation leave, Deputy Ardeneaux
assisted in evacuations during unexpected flooding in Covington, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, during these rescue missions, Deputy Ardeneaux suffered torn
ligaments in his shoulder which required surgery; and
WHEREAS, shortly after Deputy Ardeneaux's recovery from this injury he decided
to participate in an organ donor matching program; and
WHEREAS, through a rare twist of fate, Deputy Ardeneaux was a perfect match for
a law enforcement officer in a neighboring parish, Sergeant Jason Triche; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Triche was the surviving victim of a law enforcement officer
ambush shooting in St. John the Baptist Parish, and he was in dire need of a kidney; and
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WHEREAS, Deputy Ardeneaux donated his kidney and provided a fellow law
enforcement officer the opportunity to live a normal life with his family and the ability to
return to his career in law enforcement.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend and congratulate Deputy Robert "Andre" Ardeneaux on being the
recipient of the 2017 Deputy of the Year Award from the Louisiana Sheriffs' Association;
does hereby recognize his selfless acts both during the flood and through kidney donation;
does hereby recognize and record for posterity his tireless dedication and service to the
citizens of St. Tammany Parish and the state of Louisiana; and does hereby extend to him
best wishes for continued success and happiness in all of his future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Deputy Robert "Andre" Ardeneaux.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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