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LA HCR62
Concurrent Resolution
Status
5/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Aimee Freeman
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AI Summary
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Louisiana Legislature expresses condolences upon the death of Robert "Bob" Winfred Merrick, who passed away on April 28, 2025, at age 80
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Merrick was born in New Orleans in August 1944 and attended Sam Barthe Elementary School, St. Martin's Episcopal High School, and Tulane University
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First person in Louisiana to donate over $1 million to both United Way of Southeast Louisiana and the Red Cross; supported numerous organizations including Ochsner Health System, National WWII Museum, and Habitat for Humanity
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Purchased Latter & Blum, Inc./Realtors in 1986 and grew it into one of the largest full-service real estate firms in the Gulf South before selling to Compass Real Estate
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Received numerous honors including the National Red Cross Humanitarian of the Year Award, Times-Picayune Loving Cup, and Alexis de Tocqueville Lifetime Achievement Award from United Way
Legislative Description
Expresses condolences on the death of Robert "Bob" Winfred Merrick
CONDOLENCES
Last Action
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
5/30/2025