2018 Second Extraordinary Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 27
BY SENATORS CARTER, ALARIO, ALLAIN, APPEL, BARROW, BISHOP,
BOUDREAUX, CHABERT, CLAITOR, COLOMB, CORTEZ,
DONAHUE, ERDEY, FANNIN, GATTI, HEWITT, JOHNS,
LAFLEUR, LAMBERT, LONG, LUNEAU, MARTINY, MILKOVICH,
MILLS, MIZELL, MORRELL, MORRISH, PEACOCK, PERRY,
PETERSON, PRICE, RISER, GARY SMITH, JOHN SMITH, TARVER,
THOMPSON, WALSWORTH, WARD AND WHITE
A RESOLUTION
To commend posthumously Antoine "Fats" Domino and to express condolences to his
family.
WHEREAS, it is fitting to recognize and record for posterity the extraordinary
achievements and contributions of Fats Domino of New Orleans, who died on Tuesday,
October 24, 2017, at the age of eighty-nine; and
WHEREAS, a lifelong New Orleanian, Fats Domino had a long and remarkable
career as a popular musician; he dominated pop and R&B charts from 1949 until the early
1960s; and
WHEREAS, Antoine Dominique Domino Jr., was born in the Lower Ninth Ward on
February 26, 1928, to Antoine Domino Sr. and Donatile Gros Domino; he was the youngest
of eight children; and
WHEREAS, at an early age, he had an affinity for playing the piano; his unique
piano style and voice would later appeal to audiences all over the world; and
WHEREAS, Fats Domino was married to Rosemary Hall from 1947 until the time
of her death in 2008, and together they had eight children; and
WHEREAS, his first record, "The Fat Man" was the first rock and roll record to sell
over one million copies, and was the beginning of a host of hits to follow, including
"Blueberry Hill", "I'm Walking", "Ain't That a Shame", and "I'm Walking to New Orleans";
and
WHEREAS, Fats Domino's career spanned more than five decades and he produced
over twenty-five gold singles and sold over sixty-five million records; and
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WHEREAS, Mr. Domino was recognized with numerous honors and awards; in
1986, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; the following year, he was
honored with the Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award; President Clinton
awarded him the National Medal of Arts in 1998, and in 2004, Rolling Stone magazine
ranked him number twenty-five in its list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time"; and
WHEREAS, in spite of his success and many accolades, Fats was always a very
humble man with a smile that lit up a room; and
WHEREAS, Antoine "Fats" Domino is survived by his children, Anatole, Antonio,
and Adonica Domino, Antoinette Smith, Anola Hartzog, and Andrea Brimmer; numerous
grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend posthumously Antoine "Fats" Domino and express condolences to
his family; does hereby recognize his extraordinary musical gifts and talents; does hereby
extend appreciation for his enduring legacy that will continue to be a source of great pride
and honor for his family and friends, the city of New Orleans, and the state of Louisiana; and
does hereby extend thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
family of Antoine "Fats" Domino.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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