2017 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 48
BY SENATOR COLOMB
A RESOLUTION
To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the
passing of Scott Anthony Brooks.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the
legislature and the citizens of Louisiana have learned of the death of Scott Anthony Brooks,
on January 6, 2017, at the age of forty-three; and
WHEREAS, Scott Anthony Brooks was born in Church Point, Louisiana, on
October 5, 1973, to Shirley and Leroy Brooks Sr; and
WHEREAS, Scott Anthony Brooks, a native and lifelong resident of Church Point,
for most of his life, was a self-employed contractor for their family business, Brooks
Construction of Opelousas; and
WHEREAS, Scott Anthony Brooks was a dedicated and loving husband, father, son,
brother, uncle, and friend in the true meaning of the word; and
WHEREAS, he is survived by his wife, Shalangda Batiste Brooks; daughter, Shelby
Anne Brooks; parents, Shirley and Leroy Brooks Sr. of Opelousas; two sisters, Yvette
Brooks Tyler and husband, Todd Sr. of Church Point, and Tiffany Brooks Etienne and
husband, Donald Sr. of Opelousas; brother, Leroy Brooks Jr. and wife Melba of Opelousas;
his father-in-law, Hayward Batiste of Atlanta, Georgia; his mother-in-law, Patty Leday
Batiste of Carencro; godparents Carol Singleton Citizen of Church Point and Wayne
Singleton Sr. of Opelousas; six godchildren; a very special godson, Blake Brooks; and a host
of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends; and
WHEREAS, Scott Anthony Brooks was preceded in death by his brother, Jude T.
Brooks; his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Cinderella (Jordan) Singleton; and his
paternal grandparents, Henry and Anna (Harmon) Brooks; and
WHEREAS, the memory of Scott Anthony Brooks shall live forever in the minds and
hearts of all who knew and loved him.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby extend condolences to the family of Scott Anthony Brooks on the occasion of
his death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
family of Scott Anthony Brooks.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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