ENROLLED
2023 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 40
BY REPRESENTATIVE HODGES
A RESOLUTION
To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Corporal
Scotty Canezaro.
WHEREAS, it is with immense sadness and profound regret that the House of
Representatives has learned of the tragic and untimely passing, on March 26, 2023, of
Corporal Scotty Canezaro of the Baton Rouge Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Canezaro was a sixteen-year veteran of the BRPD who was
a licensed helicopter pilot and trained tactical flight officer; he was assigned to the BRPD
Air Support Unit as a Robinson R-44 helicopter pilot at the time of his passing; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Canezaro was a dedicated husband and father who worked
hard to provide for and protect his family; he had a passion for cooking, working out, and
rescuing huskies; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Scotty Canezaro sacrificed his life protecting his community;
he leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Chelsea Canezaro; son, Ethan Canezaro; mother,
Toni Canezaro; sister, Angela Canezaro; nieces, Savannah Canezaro and Madison Morris;
father-in-law, John Chenevert; mother-in-law, Tina Chenevert; sisters-in-law, Claire
Chenevert and Caitlyn Roberts; brother-in-law, Grant Roberts; and a host of aunts, uncles,
cousins, and friends; he will be deeply missed, but his legacy will live on forever in the
hearts and minds of all 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 Corporal
Scotty Canezaro; does hereby recognize Corporal Canezaro's unrelenting dedication to the
protection of his community; and does hereby extend sincerest wishes that his family,
friends, colleagues, and loved ones find comfort in their shared memories of his life.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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