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2021 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 167
BY REPRESENTATIVE CARRIER
A RESOLUTION
To express the condolences of the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana
upon the death of Darrell "Soul" Robert Semien.
WHEREAS, it is with great sadness that the House of Representatives has learned
of the death of Darrell "Soul" Semien at the age of fifty-five; and
WHEREAS, Darrell was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who worked as
a crane operator for twenty years to provide for his family; for the past fifteen years, he
worked as a police officer with the Reeves Police Department and the Allen Parish Sheriff's
Office; and
WHEREAS, Darrell loved working on old cars, riding motorcycles, listening and
dancing to zydeco music, fishing, and being outdoors; his most cherished moments were
those spent with his family, especially his grandchild; and
WHEREAS, Darrell is remembered as an incredibly loving and caring person who
always wanted to make people smile and feel loved; he served as a foster parent for sixteen
years, touching the lives of seventy-two foster children; and
WHEREAS, Darrell leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Karla Semien; sons, Cory
Semien, Tyler Semien, and Malachi Semien; daughters, Kimberly Curley, and her husband
Cedric, Shayla Semien, and her companion Earl Arvie, Madison Semien, and Miracle
Semien; granddaughter, Ever Iris Curley; mother-in-law, Frances Hayes; brothers, Donald
Semien, and his wife Tessie, and John Semien, and his wife Lola; sisters, Velma Davis,
Gerri Thomas, Shirley Ardoin, and her husband Ray, and DeeDee Chambers; and a host of
nieces, nephews, and godchildren; and
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WHEREAS, Darrell "Soul" Robert Semien was a truly compassionate and generous
man; he will be deeply missed, but his memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew
and loved him.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express heartfelt condolences on the death of Darrell
"Soul" Robert Semien and does hereby extend sincere wishes that his family, friends, and
loved ones find comfort during this extremely difficult time.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
family of Darrell "Soul" Robert Semien.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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