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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 16
BY SENATORS MILLIGAN, PEACOCK AND TARVER AND REPRESENTATIVES
JENKINS, PRESSLY AND SEABAUGH
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To express the sincere condolences of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of
Councilman James Flurry, to acknowledge his lifelong commitment to his family and
community, and to note his many contributions made on behalf of the city of
Shreveport and the state of Louisiana.
WHEREAS, it is with deep remorse that the Legislature of Louisiana has learned of
the death of Councilman James Flurry of Shreveport, who passed away on Thursday, March
3, 2022, at the age of seventy-one; and
WHEREAS, James Flurry was born on September 4, 1950, in Jena, Louisiana, to his
parents, Doyle and Lucille Flurry; and
WHEREAS, he was a dedicated public servant for nearly twenty years, having served
for seven years as a member of the Shreveport City Council and having served twelve years
as a justice of the peace; and
WHEREAS, a great joy in Councilman Flurry's life was meeting people and making
friendships that came about solely because of his involvement in public service; and
WHEREAS, he was a faithful member of Christ United Methodist Church in
Shreveport, Louisiana, where he served as a teacher for the Joy Sunday School class; and
WHEREAS, Councilman Flurry delighted in all things involving his family, and he
was a loving husband, father, and grandfather; and
WHEREAS, beautiful memories of his life will be shared long into the future by his
wife of fifty-two years, Patricia Gross Flurry; his daughter, Dr. Angela Sherman and her
husband Ray; his son, James Flurry Jr. and his wife Brandy; three grandchildren, McKinley
Sherman, Jack Sherman, and Claire Flurry; his brother, Bob Flurry and his wife Judy; his
brother, Charlie Flurry and his wife Bonnie; and a very special brother-in-law, Ricky Gross
and his wife Shelia; as well as numerous nieces and nephews; and
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WHEREAS, Councilman Flurry was preceded in death by his parents, Doyle and
Lucille Flurry and his brothers, Harold Flurry and Billy Flurry; and
WHEREAS, Councilman Flurry's friends numbered in the thousands and he will be
greatly missed by all who knew him.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
express its sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of Councilman James Flurry
and does hereby acknowledge his lifelong commitment to his family and community, and
notes his many contributions made on behalf of the state of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to his
wife, Patricia Gross Flurry.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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