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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 127
BY SENATORS CARTER AND MORRELL AND REPRESENTATIVE GARY CARTER
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To express the sincere condolences of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the death of
Eric John Songy.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regrets and profound sorrow that the citizens of
Louisiana learned of Eric John Songy, at the age of sixty-six, passing away peacefully at his
home on March 9, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Eric Songy was born to Iris Manning and Kenneth Songy on
April 19, 1952; he was a graduate of St. John Vianney Preparatory High School and
Nicholls State University, and attended Clemson University; and
WHEREAS, Eric Songy, a humble man, is survived by his wife of forty-four years,
Kathy Gisclair Songy; two daughters, Kasey Bealer and Kelly Nelson; four grandchildren,
Woodrow, Ruby, Asher and Angelle; a sister, Monica Trepagnier; and four brothers, Gary,
Kenny, Kirk and Daniel, who are all proud of his accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, he worked at Mississippi Chemical, Touro Infirmary, D.H. Holmes, and
Standard Coffee Service, where he retired as the IT Director and worked as an independent
IT consultant for many years; and
WHEREAS, as a longtime Algiers community activist, Eric Songy was a proud
resident of Algiers and diligently served that community for more than thirty years; he was
a regular attendee at the Algiers' Development District board meetings, and president of the
Algiers' Neighborhood Association; and
WHEREAS, he was a former president of the Edna Karr PTO and the Bocage Civic
Association, member of the Welcome Table New Orleans, and the Algiers Police Advisory
Committee (APAC), and chair of the Algiers Neighborhood Presidents Council (ANPC); and
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WHEREAS, Eric Songy was also involved with various groups such as Algiers One,
the Mayor's Neighborhood Summit, the "New" Friends of Brechtel Park, NORDC
Community Advisory Team, Mardi Gras Police Breakfast, and the Association for Gifted
and Talented Students; and
WHEREAS, he spearheaded the "Fix My Streets" campaign on the Westbank and
worked closely with the Fourth District Police Department and Brian Legarde from Project
NOLA to help keep the community safe; and
WHEREAS, Eric John Songy, a civic leader and community activist, will always be
remembered and appreciated by the Algiers community.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Eric John Songy and extend
enduring appreciation for his tremendous pride, honor, and community service in Algiers,
Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Kathy Gisclair Songy.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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