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