ENROLLED
2020 Second Extraordinary Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 25
BY REPRESENTATIVE WHEAT
A RESOLUTION
To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Marlon
Kearney Foster, former chief of detectives for the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office.
WHEREAS, Marlon Kearney Foster began his career with the Livingston Parish
Sheriff's Office (LPSO) Uniform Patrol Division in 1974 and retired as the chief of
detectives in 2007; he was called back into service by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office,
Detectives Division, where he served for two years until his final retirement in 2015; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Foster was recognized by the Denham Springs Kiwanis Club as
peace officer of the year in 1977, and former sheriff Willie Graves called him an essential
member of the LPSO who served with distinction; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Foster is remembered as an exceptionally skilled investigator who
did not rest until a case was solved; his peers called him a "stickler for details" who "hated
to see things halfway completed"; and
WHEREAS, Marlon Kearney Foster loved his family and was deeply committed to
protecting his community; he will be deeply missed.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express heartfelt condolences upon the death of Marlon
Kearney Foster, former chief of detectives for the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office; does
hereby express gratitude for Mr. Foster's dedication to serving and protecting his
community; and does hereby extend sincere hopes and wishes that his family and friends
find comfort during this difficult time.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
family of Marlon Kearney Foster.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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