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LA SR168
Resolution
AI Summary
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Louisiana Senate resolution expressing condolences upon the passing of James Hardy "Jimmy" Gill Jr. on June 13, 2024, honoring his contributions to community, state, and country
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Gill served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1957-1963, achieving the rank of corporal, and earned a B.S. in Business from LSU (1961) and a Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School (1964)
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Practiced law in Baton Rouge for decades specializing in international engineering contracts, construction law, and government relations, while also serving in banking leadership roles including president of Anglo-American Bank Shares
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Transitioned to academia in the 1990s as the Contractors Educational Trust Fund Endowed Chair in Construction Management at LSU, receiving the 2003 W.A. Klinger Outstanding Educator Award and AGC Outstanding Educator Award
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Ordained as a minister through Berean Bible Fellowship in 1991 and served as president of Radio Bible Courses, Ltd.; survived by wife of 62 years Barbara Elaine Pruyn Gill and family
Legislative Description
Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of James Hardy"Jimmy" Gill Jr. on the occasion of his 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.
6/10/2025