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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 66
BY SENATORS LONG AND RISER AND REPRESENTATIVE STOKES
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To commend Marion D. Edwards upon being inducted into the Louisiana Political Hall of
Fame.
WHEREAS, it is with great pride that the citizens and the Legislature of the State of
Louisiana have learned of the prestigious honor bestowed upon Marion D. Edwards being
inducted into the Louisiana Political Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame was created by an
Act of the Louisiana Legislature in 1987 as a state museum dedicated to the preservation of
the history of Louisiana politics; and
WHEREAS, the Edwards family has long been associated with politics in the state
of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Marion D. Edwards has been synonymous with and loyal to his brother,
Edwin Edwards, throughout his political career; and
WHEREAS, Marion operated The Edwards Insurance and Real Estate Agency from
1956 through 2011; and
WHEREAS, he served as Vice President of Governmental Affairs for Freeport
McMoRan, Inc. from 1983-1995, and continued as a political consultant until 1999; and
WHEREAS, he also worked closely with his brother, Edwin Edwards, on various
political campaigns from 1958 through 1996 where he acted as campaign manager and
treasurer for at least eighteen local, parish, district, state and national elections; and
WHEREAS, the success of the state of Louisiana, the strength of our communities,
and the overall vitality of American society depend, in great measure, upon good, strong,
driven, and loyal men like Marion D. Edwards.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend and congratulate Marion D. Edwards upon being inducted into the Louisiana
Political Hall of Fame.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Marion D. Edwards.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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