HLS 201ES-147 ORIGINAL
2020 First Extraordinary Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 14
BY REPRESENTATIVE ECHOLS
CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of JulianVenoy Kinnaird
1 A RESOLUTION
2To express condolences on the death, on Friday, June 5, 2020, of Julian Venoy Kinnaird.
3 WHEREAS, Julian Venoy Kinnaird was a life-long farmer and one of Louisiana's
4largest sweet potato producers; and
5 WHEREAS, Mr. Kinnaird was a veteran of the U.S. Army who served in the
6Vietnam War; his service instilled in him a great love of his country, and he was a fervent
7supporter of veteran causes; he was instrumental in the creation of the Morehouse Parish
8Veterans Memorial, which recognizes all veterans of the parish who lost their lives in
9defense of their country; and
10 WHEREAS, Mr. Kinnaird was a civil and community servant throughout his life; he
11served on the board of commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District, the Bastrop
12Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board, and the Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission;
13and
14 WHEREAS, Mr. Kinnaird was known for his renowned purple hull pea soup, which
15drew hungry crowds and allowed him to connect with governors, generals, and state
16lawmakers; he even took his famous dish to Washington, D.C., with former congressman
17John Cooksey and fed members of the U.S. House of Representatives; and
18 WHEREAS, Mr. Kinnaird is survived by his wife of fifty years, Pauline Kinnaird;
19daughters, Jeana Kinnaird Jankowski, and her husband Chuck, Julie Kinnaird McCall, and
20her husband Chris, Jennifer Kinnaird Stephenson, and her husband Kenneth; sisters,
21Reatagae Kinnaird Wooden, Becky Kinnaird Johnson, and her husband Earnest, and Cindy
22Kinnaird Shockey; and five grandchildren; and
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1 WHEREAS, Julian Venoy Kinnaird was an admired public servant, respected
2veteran, a titan of Louisiana agriculture, and an integral member of Louisiana's legendary
3political community.
4 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
5Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express heartfelt condolences on the death of Julian
6Venoy Kinnaird; does hereby recognize his community leadership, gregarious spirit, and
7service to the state of Louisiana; does hereby express appreciation for his generosity and his
8cooking skills; and does hereby extend sincere hopes and wishes that his family and friends
9find comfort during this somber time.
10 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
11family of Julian Venoy Kinnaird.
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HR 14 Original 2020 First Extraordinary Session Echols
Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Julian Venoy
Kinnaird.
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