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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 37
BY SENATORS STINE, ABRAHAM AND REESE AND REPRESENTATIVES
BOURRIAQUE, CARRIER, WILFORD CARTER, FARNUM,
GEYMANN, ROMERO AND TARVER
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To commend and congratulate Richard "Dick" Gremillion Sr., director of the Calcasieu
Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, on the occasion
of his retirement.
WHEREAS, Dick Gremillion, a native of Alexandria, Louisiana, has been a resident
of Lake Charles since 1989, residing with his wife Fay Lou, a retired district supervisor for
the Louisiana Office of Vocational & Rehabilitation, and their children, Richard Jr. and
Andy; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gremillion's educational journey includes graduating from
Alexandria Senior High School in 1972, and earning a Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration from Northwestern State University in 1976, laying a strong foundation for
his career in emergency management and risk management; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gremillion has distinguished himself as a certified Louisiana
emergency manager and a professional member of the Louisiana Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness Director's Association, amassing an impressive forty-seven years
of experience in risk management, including thirteen years as a claims supervisor with
USF&G Insurance Co.; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gremillion's commitment to professional development and service
is evident through his active memberships in numerous organizations, including but not
limited to the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), the National
Emergency Managers Association (NEMA), the Louisiana Emergency Preparedness
Association (LEPA), and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), among many
others, showcasing his dedication to staying at the forefront of emergency preparedness and
management practices; and
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WHEREAS, Mr. Gremillion's impact extends beyond his professional affiliations,
as he has served as a POST-certified reserve deputy with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's
Office, contributed to the Louisiana Interoperability Executive Committee, and played key
roles in regional and national committees focused on emergency response, communications
planning, and homeland security, demonstrating his multi-faceted approach to ensuring
public safety and resilience; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his regular duties, in 1999, Mr. Gremillion was also
named director of the Calcasieu Emergency Response Fire Training Center which provides
emergency responders nationally recognized certification in fire, rescue, and hazardous
materials training; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gremillion's tenure with the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury since
1993, has been marked by unwavering dedication, leadership, and innovation in enhancing
emergency preparedness and response capabilities, earning him the respect and admiration
of colleagues and constituents alike; and
WHEREAS, after a nearly fifty-year career, Dick Gremillion is retiring to spend
more time with his wife, Fay Lou, their children, Richard Jr. (Kayla) and Andy (Courtney),
and their grandchildren, Townes Marlowe and Charlie.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend and congratulate Richard "Dick" Gremillion Sr., director of the Calcasieu Parish
Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, on the occasion of his well-
deserved retirement and wish him only the best in the next chapter of his life.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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