HLS 21RS-1159 ORIGINAL
2021 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 18
BY REPRESENTATIVE MARINO
CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of Christopher Blaise "Chris"
Edwards
1 A RESOLUTION
2To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Christopher
3 Blaise "Chris" Edwards.
4 WHEREAS, it is with immense sadness and profound regret that the House of
5Representatives has learned of the death, on April 11, 2021, of Christopher Blaise "Chris"
6Edwards, after a hard-fought, year-long battle with cancer; and
7 WHEREAS, Chris was born to the late Daniel Boone Edwards and Catherine
8Murphy Edwards in New Orleans on August 12, 1965; he attended St. Julian Eymard
9Elementary School in Algiers and was a graduate of Jesuit High School; and
10 WHEREAS, Chris completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Notre
11Dame and earned a juris doctorate degree at Tulane University Law School; he practiced law
12in Gretna for thirty years and was a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, the
13Jefferson Bar Association, and the Westbank Rotary Club; and
14 WHEREAS, Mr. Edwards was very involved in the community; he volunteered to
15serve as Cubmaster of Scout Pack 393 and as chairman of the board for Belle Chasse
16Academy; he was also a longtime member of the Krewe of Alla; and
17 WHEREAS, Chris Edwards is remembered for his ability to bring laughter to any
18setting with his sometimes irreverent sense of humor; he was an incredibly loyal friend who
19always enjoyed helping others; he was especially fond of fishing, traveling, collecting wine,
20and celebrating Jazz Fest and Mardi Gras; and
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HR NO. 18
1 WHEREAS, Christopher Blaise "Chris" Edwards is survived by his wife, Deidra
2Kepler Edwards; his son, William Blaise Edwards; his daughter, Catherine Alecta Edwards;
3his brother, Benjamin Dudley Edwards, and his wife Kathleen Pendergrast; and his nephew,
4Benjamin Edwards, and his wife Emily; and
5 WHEREAS, Chris displayed a tremendous measure of strength and a positive
6attitude throughout his battle with cancer; he will be deeply missed, but certainly not
7forgotten.
8 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
9Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express heartfelt condolences on the death of
10Christopher Blaise "Chris" Edwards; does hereby commend Chris for being a beacon of light
11in his community despite the battle he faced; and does hereby extend sincere hopes that his
12family, friends, and loved ones find comfort during this difficult time.
13 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
14family of Christopher Blaise "Chris" Edwards.
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HR 18 Original 2021 Regular Session Marino
Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Christopher
Blaise "Chris" Edwards.
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