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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 11
BY SENATORS WHITE, FOIL AND POPE
A RESOLUTION
To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the
passing of the Honorable Clifton Russell "Clif" Richardson and to acknowledge his
lifelong commitment to public service.
WHEREAS, it is with deep remorse that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
has learned of the death of businessman and former legislator, Clifton Russell "Clif"
Richardson, who passed away on March 6, 2020, at the age of seventy-five, at his home in
Greenwell Springs, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Clif Richardson was an extraordinarily kind gentleman who led a
well-balanced life as a public servant, businessman, and devout Christian; and
WHEREAS, he embodied the best qualities of a public servant; he held a genuine
interest in the people he served and felt a personal responsibility to represent all of his
constituency with honesty and integrity; and
WHEREAS, Clif served and defended his country in the United States Navy during
the Vietnam War and served his community as the Chairman of the Central Fire Department
Board as well as many other community organizations; and
WHEREAS, he held both local and state offices as a Justice of the Peace for sixteen
years and as a Louisiana State Representative representing the concerns of District 65 in East
Baton Rouge Parish for five years, including service as a member of the House Civil Law
and Procedure, Education, Municipal and Parochial Affairs, Natural Resources, and
Transportation, Highways and Public Works committees; and
WHEREAS, he was elected to serve as a member of the Louisiana House of
Representatives from 2008 until 2012 with sixty-seven percent of the vote, and ran
unopposed for reelection in 2011, but resigned in 2013 due to health issues; and
WHEREAS, for most of his life he worked as an electrical contractor and was the
co-founder of Rebel Electric, Heating and Air Conditioning; and
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WHEREAS, Clif was honored to serve his Lord and his church, being a former
Deacon at Lanier Baptist Church and Fellowship Baptist Church, and was also a member of
the Central Masonic Lodge and a Shriner; and
WHEREAS, he was preceded in death by his parents, O.C. Russell Richardson and
wife, Frances, and Hansbro Overmire and husband, Clarence; siblings, Dorothy "Dot" Basso
and husband, Rudolph "Rudy", Jerome Richardson; and brother-in-law, Ned Martello, his
longtime business partner and co-founder of Rebel Electric; and
WHEREAS, he is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Dianne Carpenter
Richardson; children, Mark Russell "Rooster" Richardson and wife, Jennifer, and Robin
Richardson Stewart and husband, Elmer; grandchildren, Kyle Russell Richardson and fiancé,
Caitlin Lanehart, Ashlyn Richardson Sullivan and husband, Aaron, Kaitlyn Richardson
McKenzie and husband, Dustin, Taylor Richardson, Matthew Stewart, Andrew Stewart, and
Philip Stewart; great-grandsons, Aidan Russell Richardson and Colin James, who is lovingly
expected in August; sister, Mary Martello; sister-in-law, Shirley Richardson; as well as
numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives; and
WHEREAS, Clif was a dedicated servant, devoted husband, loving father,
grandfather, brother, and friend who leaves a rich and unique legacy of good works to his
family, community, state, and country who will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby express its sincere condolences upon the passing of the Honorable Clifton
Russell "Clif" Richardson, former legislator and businessman, and does hereby acknowledge
his lifelong commitment to public service.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to his
wife, Dianne Carpenter Richardson.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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