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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 6
BY SENATORS CATHEY AND JACKSON
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To express the sincere condolences of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the death of Venoy
Kinnaird.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the Legislature of
Louisiana has learned that Venoy Kinnaird died on June 5, 2020, at the age of seventy-five;
and
WHEREAS, he was a lifelong farmer and one of Louisiana's largest sweet potato
growers; and
WHEREAS, he prepared his famous purple hull pea soup for a pea cookin' for
governors, army generals, sheriffs, state lawmakers, and members of Congress for more than
thirty-five years; and
WHEREAS, Venoy Kinnaird lived a life of community service; he served for many
years on the board of commissioners of the Tensas Levee District Board, the Bastrop
Municipal Police and Fire Civil Service Board, and on the Louisiana Sweet Potato
Commission; and
WHEREAS, he was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in Vietnam
and, because of this, and his love for this country, veteran causes were always important to
him; he was instrumental in creating the Morehouse Parish Veterans Memorial, located on
the courthouse square; it was his vision to create a monument to recognize all veterans of
Morehouse Parish who lost their lives defending their country; and
WHEREAS, he was a member of the Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kinnaird was preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Mildred
Kinnaird; brother, Tom Kinnaird; and brother-in-law, Harold Wooden; and
WHEREAS, he is survived by his wife of fifty years, Pauline Kinnaird; daughters,
Jeana Kinnaird Jankowski and husband Chuck, Julie Kinnaird McCall and husband Chris,
Jennifer Kinnaird Stephenson and husband Kenneth; sisters, Reatagae Kinnaird Wooden,
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Becky Kinnaird Johnson and husband Earnest, and Cindy Kinnaird Shockey; and
grandchildren, Baylee Jankowski, Cooper Kinnaird Stephenson, Katie McCall, Julian
Stephenson, and Emma McCall; and
WHEREAS, he was a truly dedicated public servant concerned with his farm, his
community, state, and nation, as well as a devoted family man who always had time for his
friends; and
WHEREAS, Venoy Kinnaird was an extraordinary man who shall forever be
remembered for his life's work and accomplishments.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Venoy Kinnaird, does hereby
record for posterity his singular contributions and outstanding achievements and his long and
productive public service, and does hereby express enduring appreciation for the pride and
honor that this fine citizen will forever bring to his family and friends, to Tensas Parish, to
the state of Louisiana, and to the United States of America.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to his
wife, Pauline Kinnaird.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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