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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 90
BY SENATORS GARY SMITH AND PRICE AND REPRESENTATIVES GAINES,
GREGORY MILLER AND STAGNI
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To express the sincere condolences of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of an
exceptional public servant and friend, Clyde "Rock" Gisclair, former assessor for the
parish of St. Charles.
WHEREAS, Rock Gisclair led an extraordinary and blessed life as a Christian,
educator, public servant, businessman, husband, and father; and
WHEREAS, always sporting his signature cowboy hat, Rock was amicable and
well-liked by all who knew him; he was a pillar of the community and a knowledgeable
scholar of the history of St. Charles Parish; and
WHEREAS, as assessor, he was impartial in the determination of the fair market
value of fifty thousand parcels of commercial and residential property in his jurisdiction; the
ad valorem taxation revenue collected was essential to funding local school and library
systems, law enforcement, parish government, fire protection, and other vital services; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure, Rock Gisclair was an outspoken advocate of fairness
for all, especially homeowners and small businesses; and
WHEREAS, a lifelong resident of south Louisiana, he graduated from Hahnville
High School in 1953, and as a superior athlete, he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers and
played professional baseball for four years; and
WHEREAS, proud of his military service, Rock served with distinction during the
Korean Conflict as a member of the United States Army Military Police Force stationed in
the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea; and
WHEREAS, after an honorable discharge Rock returned home to work with his
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father, Claudet Gisclair, in his father's barbershop; and
WHEREAS, using the opportunities afforded him by the GI Bill, Rock continued his
education by matriculating to Nicholls State University to earn both a bachelor of art's
degree and a master's degree in education; he served as principal at Riverside Academy in
Reserve and as an English and history teacher at his alma mater, Hahnville High School; and
WHEREAS, in the 1970s Rock Gisclair launched a grassroots campaign to run for
the elected office of assessor; he canvassed neighborhoods, walked door-to-door, shook
hands, spoke to constituents, and gained their trust; and
WHEREAS, Clyde Anthony "Rock" Gisclair took the oath of office on July 2, 1972,
and served as a highly effective public official for four decades; and with a heartfelt decision
not to seek re-election, he relinquished the office to the next assessor, Tab Troxler, in
December 2012; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure, the parish assessor's office evolved from "pencil and
paper" recordkeeping to fully automated digital information technology; and
WHEREAS, Rock Gisclair held membership in many prestigious professional
organizations that included the Louisiana Assessors Association, the National Association
of Master Appraisers, the International Association of Assessing Officers, the Association
of Governmental Accountants, the College of Real Estate Appraisers, the International Real
Estate Institute, and the Environmental Assessment Association; and
WHEREAS, after he stepped down as assessor, Rock established a successful real
estate business, Gisclair Properties; and
WHEREAS, Rock had several leisure pastimes that included hunting and fishing; he
was an avid collector of wooden duck decoys, many carved by local craftsmen; and
WHEREAS, Rock was a longtime resident of Luling, Louisiana; he was married to
Sylvia Keller Gisclair for sixty-one years until his passing on April 14, 2018; they were
blessed with a daughter, Tara G. Dufrene, and two sons, John Joseph Gisclair and Daniel
David Gisclair, six grandchildren, extended family, and many dear friends; and
WHEREAS, his commitment of forty years of public service exemplified all the fine
qualities of this proficient parochial administrator; Rock Gisclair gave his all to the public
he served with a lifetime of good works and unselfish acts to his credit.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
express sincere condolences upon the death of Clyde "Rock" Gisclair, former assessor for
St. Charles Parish.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
acknowledge an extraordinary life well spent in the service of his country, his community,
and his God.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
family of Clyde "Rock" Gisclair.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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