HLS 201ES-254 ORIGINAL
2020 First Extraordinary Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 27
BY REPRESENTATIVE JONES
CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of George Floyd
1 A RESOLUTION
2To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of George Perry
3 Floyd.
4 WHEREAS, it is with great heartache that the citizens of Louisiana have learned of
5the unnecessary death of George Perry Floyd; and
6 WHEREAS, Mr. Floyd was born on October 14, 1973, in Fayetteville, North
7Carolina, to George Perry and Larcenia "Cissy" Floyd; he was raised in Cuney Homes in the
8Third Ward of Houston, Texas;
9 WHEREAS, Mr. Floyd attended Yates High School, where he was an exceptional
10athlete who excelled as a tight end on the school's football team; he even helped lead the
11team to the Texas state championships in 1992; after graduating from high school in 1993,
12Floyd attended South Florida Community College, now South Florida State College, on a
13football athletic scholarship; he also attended Texas A&M-Kingsville; and
14 WHEREAS, Mr. Floyd returned to Houston in 1995 to work at an automotive shop
15and play club basketball; in 2014, he moved to Minneapolis to work as a truck driver and a
16security guard; during this time, Mr. Floyd created a short film condemning gun violence;
17and
18 WHEREAS, Mr. Floyd's death has sparked national protests condemning the use of
19excessive force by police officers and opened a dialogue concerning the prevalence of racial
20discrimination in the United States and the apparent lack of police accountability; and
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1 WHEREAS, in the comforting sentiments of Mr. Floyd's youngest daughter, Gianna
2Floyd, his death has "changed the world", and the House of Representatives shares her hope
3that this loss will result in a better, more just, and more equal United States of America.
4 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
5Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express heartfelt condolences on the death of George
6Perry Floyd; does hereby recognize the impact of George Floyd's death has had on
7conversations concerning racial inequalities in our country; and does hereby express sincere
8hope that Mr. Floyd's death sparks positive change in the United States and that his family,
9friends, and loved ones find comfort in knowing that his memory will live on forever in the
10hearts and minds of all Americans.
11 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
12George Floyd's daughter, Gianna Floyd.
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 27 Original 2020 First Extraordinary Session Jones
Expresses condolences on the death of George Perry Floyd.
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