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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 12
BY SENATOR JOHNS
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To express the sincere condolences of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the death of
Mr. Richard Don Clements Jr.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the
Legislature of Louisiana have learned of the unexpected passing of Mr. Richard Don
Clements Jr. on February 2, 2021, at the age of fifty-five; and
WHEREAS, he was born on June 12, 1965, to parents Richard Don Clements Sr. and
Carolyn Joy Templeton Clements; and
WHEREAS, he graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor of
Science in Accounting; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Clements began his career as a trader in the energy business and
later was a certified public accountant for a public accounting firm; and
WHEREAS, because he was passionate about helping people financially prepare to
live their best life possible, he became a certified financial planner in 2002; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Clements was a partner in the Global Asset Management Group in
Lake Charles and held the prestigious Certified Financial Planner certificate and many
advanced designations in the field of retirement income planning and retirement plans; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Clements married the love of his life, Nancy Shaddock, at First
United Methodist Church in Lake Charles and from that union his two children, Will and
Mary Kathryn, were born; and
WHEREAS, he was a talented guitarist and a treasured member of the worship team
at First United Methodist Church, where he and his family were devoted members; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his work and sharing his musical talents, he loved to
travel, hike, fish, hunt, and in 2012, he completed his lifetime goal of traveling to Africa and
climbing Mount Kilimanjaro; and
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WHEREAS, Mr. Clements was a lifetime member of the Louisiana Coastal
Conservation Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of
Louisiana's marine resources, and chaired, alongside his wife, the Big Lake Invitational
Fishing Tournament for many years; and
WHEREAS, as a proud supporter of the Boy Scouts of America, he beamed with
pride when his son, Will, became an Eagle Scout, the highest attainable rank in the
organization; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Clements was a member of the Krewe of Contraband and was so
proud to present his daughter, Mary Kathryn, as the Princess "Music of Lincoln Center" in
2016; and
WHEREAS, when he was not hunting, fishing, or playing music, he was at home
tending to his beautiful rose garden and vegetable garden, which he lovingly nurtured in
order to bring fresh roses and vegetables to his beloved wife; and
WHEREAS, he was preceded in death by his father, Richard Don Clements Sr.; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Clements is survived by his loving wife of twenty-eight years,
Nancy Edith Shaddock Clements; their two children, Mary Kathryn Clements and William
Don Clements; his mother, Carolyn Joy Templeton Clements; and his brother, Kirk Alan
Clements; and
WHEREAS, although the death of Richard Don Clements Jr. has left a tremendous
void in his family and community, his memory shall forever remain in the minds and hearts
of all who knew and loved him.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
respectfully acknowledge with gratitude the outstanding service and numerous
accomplishments of Richard Don Clements Jr. and extends sincere regrets and condolences
to his family on the occasion of his death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to his
wife, Mrs. Nancy Edith Shaddock Clements.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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