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2023 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 72
BY REPRESENTATIVE EMERSON
A RESOLUTION
To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Darrell Steve
Guillory.
WHEREAS, it is with immense sadness and profound regret that the House of
Representatives has learned of the tragic passing, on November 20, 2022, of Darrell Steve
Guillory; and
WHEREAS, Darrell Steve Guillory was born on January 2, 1956, and was a native
of Port Barre, Louisiana; he was also a parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and a
dedicated public servant; and
WHEREAS, Darrell first worked as a paramedic with Acadian Ambulance in Breaux
Bridge, Louisiana, before taking a position as an officer with the Baton Rouge Police
Department (BRPD); he went on to serve as a BRPD officer for thirty years, working search
and rescue with his K-9 officer, Elka; and
WHEREAS, after retiring from the BRPD, Darrell served several local law
enforcement agencies including the Brusly Police Department, Carencro Police Department,
and the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office, where he served on the search and dive teams; and
WHEREAS, Darrell eventually returned to Port Barre to serve the local police
department with his K-9 partner, Jada; he finished his career in law enforcement as an officer
in the Youngsville Police Department; and
WHEREAS, after fully retiring from law enforcement, Darrell joined the Louisiana
Department of Transportation and Development as a Motorist Assistant Patrol supervisor
assisting motorists along Interstate 10 in Baton Rouge and along the Atchafalaya Basin; and
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WHEREAS, Darrell Steve Guillory leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Denise
Dugas Guillory; son, Daniel Guillory; daughter, Ariana Guillory; stepdaughter, Shirine
Teague, and her husband Hayes; brothers, Danny Guillory and Clyde Guillory; sister, Judy
Perry, and her husband Keith; uncle, Raoul Guillory, Jr.; and aunts, Viola Meche, and her
husband Ronnie, Patsy Guidroz, and Adele Carruthers; he will be deeply missed but
certainly never forgotten.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express heartfelt condolences on the death of Darrell
Steve Guillory and does hereby extend sincerest wishes that his family, friends, and loved
ones find comfort in their shared memories of his life.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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