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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 141
BY SENATORS CORTEZ, ABRAHAM, ALLAIN, BARROW, BERNARD,
BOUDREAUX, BOUIE, CARTER, CATHEY, CLOUD, CONNICK,
DUPLESSIS, FESI, FIELDS, FOIL, HARRIS, HENRY, HENSGENS,
HEWITT, JACKSON, KLEINPETER, LAMBERT, LUNEAU,
MCMATH, MILLIGAN, FRED MILLS, ROBERT MILLS, MIZELL,
MORRIS, PEACOCK, POPE, PRICE, REESE, SMITH, STINE,
TALBOT, TARVER AND WOMACK
A RESOLUTION
To commend the Honorable Mack A. "Bodi" White Jr. on his twenty years of steadfast,
loyal, and forthright service in the Legislature of Louisiana, and to express enduring
gratitude for his invaluable contributions made on behalf of his constituents of East
Baton Rouge, Livingston, St. Helena, and Tangipahoa parishes and the state of
Louisiana, particularly during his tenure as a distinguished member of the Louisiana
Senate representing District No. 6 and the Louisiana House of Representatives
representing District No. 64.
WHEREAS, Senator White is a true public servant who has served with sincerity and
determined purpose to improve the state of Louisiana for the last two decades; and
WHEREAS, since taking office in 2004, he has served two terms in the House of
Representatives and three terms as a member of the Louisiana Senate, fully using every
opportunity to dutifully serve the citizens of his district and the state in an honorable and
dedicated manner; and
WHEREAS, Senator White was born and raised in Central, Louisiana, the third of
four children, born to Mack Al White Sr. and Carol Thompson White; and
WHEREAS, Senator White graduated from Central High School and went on to earn
a bachelor of arts degree in criminal justice from Southeastern Louisiana University and
continued with postgraduate studies at Loyola University; and
WHEREAS, over the last forty years, Senator White has shared his life with the
woman he's most thankful for, the young lady he met at a Thanksgiving dinner, Robin
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Wunstel; and
WHEREAS, he and Robin are the proud parents of three wonderful children:
Kimberly, Kristen, and Mackie; and now have four grandchildren, Sydney, Faith, John
Mack, and Caroline, who are all his pride and joy; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from college, Senator White provided for his family
as a detective for the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, a security supervisor for Exxon, and
as an owner of a small security business, thus cementing his belief in the value of law and
order; and
WHEREAS, while working to provide for his family, Senator White also dedicated
his time to actively participating in his children's school activities of which the most
memorable were his years serving as a coach for their basketball teams and amassing life
lessons of teamwork that would follow him into his legislative career; and
WHEREAS, Senator White's early years as a young professional and a parent laid
the groundwork for his legislative career, where he championed several important public
policy initiatives including supporting law enforcement, advocating for increases in
supplemental pay, creating the Central Community School System, and offering significant
school choice alternatives for his constituents in Central and Baton Rouge; and
WHEREAS, seeing the importance of sporting activities for the youth of our state,
Senator White has consistently supported the development of beautiful recreational areas and
districts for the families of Louisiana for generations to come through fiscal contributions
and serving as President of the Central Area Youth League; and
WHEREAS, Senator White's belief in the importance of public service encouraged
his involvement and dedication to serve as a member of the Capital Region Legislative
Delegation, the Louisiana Republican Legislative Delegation, and the Louisiana Rural
Caucus; and
WHEREAS, Senator White's committee service throughout his legislative career has
included serving as chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security and chairman
of the Senate Select Committee on Homeland Security, participating in numerous recovery
efforts including hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav, and the devastating flooding of August
2016; and
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WHEREAS, Senator White served on various committees as a member of the House
of Representatives including the House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice,
the House Committee on Appropriations, and the House Committee on Judiciary; and
WHEREAS, Senator White's committee assignments in the Senate have included the
Senate Committee on Judiciary C, the Senate Committee on Commerce, the Senate
Committee on Education, the Legislative Budgetary Control Council, the State Bond
Commission, the Senate Executive Committee; and
WHEREAS, Senator White's numerous years of experience perfectly prepared him
for the role of chairman of the Senate Finance Committee and the Joint Legislative
Committee on the Budget; and
WHEREAS, his calm leadership and expertise was instrumental during the
unprecedented challenge of the public health emergency and global pandemic that began two
months into his term as chairman; and
WHEREAS, Senator White led both committees through challenges unseen by
previous legislatures with steady guidance, determination, and compassion for those affected
by the pandemic; and
WHEREAS, Senator White's vast experience, leadership, and loyalty will be forever
remembered by his constituents, legislative staff, and cherished colleagues; and
WHEREAS, as he prepares to begin the next exciting and productive chapter of his
life, no doubt contributing to public service, he will hopefully enjoy hunting and fishing at
his camp and numerous activities with his grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Senator White merits a sincere measure of commendation for twenty
years of dedicated legislative service and his multiple contributions to law enforcement,
homeland security, educational excellence, improvements to parks and recreation, and to the
Legislature of Louisiana, the citizens of his district, and the state.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
hereby commends the Honorable Mack A. "Bodi" White Jr. and extends honor and
recognition to him for his tenacious dedication to public service and exemplary commitment
to improve the state of Louisiana for his constituents, community, family, and friends for
generations to come.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
hereby expresses sincere gratitude to Senator White for his enduring service to the citizens
of Louisiana, as evidenced by his achievements as a member of this distinguished body, and
hereby extends to him the best wishes of all of his colleagues for continued prosperity and
success in his future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
Honorable Mack A. "Bodi" White Jr.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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