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LA SR14
Resolution
AI Summary
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Louisiana Senate expresses condolences upon the passing of Joan Hatcher McCaskill, who died December 13, 2024, at age 85 after a battle with cancer
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McCaskill was the daughter of William Bass Hatcher, PhD, who served as President of Louisiana State University from 1944 to 1947
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Earned bachelor's and master's degrees in French from LSU in 1966 and taught French at St. James Episcopal Day School, where students called her "Madame Joan"
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Served extensively in Baton Rouge civic life, including as chair of the committee to design the Centroplex Auditorium and member of the Committee for the Formation of the Baton Rouge Arts and Humanities Council
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A copy of the resolution is to be transmitted to her surviving family, including daughter Karen McCaskill Garland and two grandchildren
Legislative Description
Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Joan Hatcher McCaskill on the occasion of her passing.
CONDOLENCES
Last Action
Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/17/2025.
4/22/2025