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2020 First Extraordinary Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 14
BY REPRESENTATIVES ECHOLS AND THOMPSON
A RESOLUTION
To express condolences on the death, on Friday, June 5, 2020, of Julian Venoy Kinnaird.
WHEREAS, Julian Venoy Kinnaird was a life-long farmer and one of Louisiana's
largest sweet potato producers; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kinnaird was a veteran of the U.S. Army who served in the
Vietnam War; his service instilled in him a great love of his country, and he was a fervent
supporter of veteran causes; he was instrumental in the creation of the Morehouse Parish
Veterans Memorial, which recognizes all veterans of the parish who lost their lives in
defense of their country; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kinnaird was a civil and community servant throughout his life; he
served on the board of commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District, the Bastrop
Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board, and the Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kinnaird was known for his renowned purple hull pea soup, which
drew hungry crowds and allowed him to connect with governors, generals, and state
lawmakers; he even took his famous dish to Washington, D.C., with former congressman
John Cooksey and fed members of the U.S. House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kinnaird is survived by his wife of fifty years, Pauline Kinnaird;
daughters, Jeana Kinnaird Jankowski, and her husband Chuck, Julie Kinnaird McCall, and
her husband Chris, Jennifer Kinnaird Stephenson, and her husband Kenneth; sisters,
Reatagae Kinnaird Wooden, Becky Kinnaird Johnson, and her husband Earnest, and Cindy
Kinnaird Shockey; and five grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Julian Venoy Kinnaird was an admired public servant, respected
veteran, a titan of Louisiana agriculture, and an integral member of Louisiana's legendary
political community.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express heartfelt condolences on the death of Julian
Venoy Kinnaird; does hereby recognize his community leadership, gregarious spirit, and
service to the state of Louisiana; does hereby express appreciation for his generosity and his
cooking skills; and does hereby extend sincere hopes and wishes that his family and friends
find comfort during this somber time.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
family of Julian Venoy Kinnaird.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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