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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 8
BY SENATOR JOHNS
A RESOLUTION
To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the
death of William Andrew "Andy" Riché.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the Senate of the
Legislature of Louisiana learned of the passing of William Andrew "Andy" Riché on
June 1, 2020; and
WHEREAS, he was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to John "Boo" Riché and
Lynda Lantrip Riché, on January 27, 1988, and was reared in Sulphur; and
WHEREAS, he was a standout football and baseball player at Sulphur High School,
a District 3-5A All-District wide receiver in football in both his junior and senior years,
playing in the Bayou Classic All-Star Football Game in 2005; and
WHEREAS, although he excelled in football, he loved baseball and was selected as
first team all-district as well as All State Most Valuable Player in 5A; and
WHEREAS, in 2006, he received a baseball scholarship to McNeese State University
and played from 2006 to 2010, earning Honorable Mention in All Conference during his
senior year; and
WHEREAS, despite all his athletic accomplishments, Andy's greatest pastime was
fishing and many joy-filled hours were spent while he held a rod and reel in his hands; and
WHEREAS, Andy was a member of Trinity Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, he is survived by one daughter who resides in Austin, Texas; his
parents, Boo and Lynda Riché; brother, Kevin Lawrence Riché (Heather Riché); three
nieces, Kaylee Rose, Kenli Violet, and Kori Sage Riché; and many loving aunts, uncles,
cousins, and friends.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby express condolences upon the death of William Andrew "Andy" Riché.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to his
parents, Boo and Lynda Riché.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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