SR 147 — CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Katherine "Katy" Wells.

SLS 26RS-3354 ORIGINAL Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.

147 BY SENATOR HODGES CONDOLENCES.A RESOLUTION To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the death of Katherine "Katy" Wells.

Expresses condolences upon the death of Katherine "Katy" Wells.

A RESOLUTION To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the death of Katherine "Katy" Wells.

and WHEREAS, on April 30, 2026, while working her last shift as a school crossing guard at Gray's Creek Elementary, God called her home into His heavenlyarmsheavenly arms as she was protecting and serving the community she so loved;

and WHEREAS, KatywasKaty was a formerparaeducatorandparaeducator and computer lab manager at Seventh Ward Elementary for thirty-six years and also worked as a YMCA manager;

and WHEREAS, Katy loved her jobs and the people she saw everyeveryday, day, and constantly shared that love with generations of children, parents, bus drivers, teachers, and so many Pageothers 1who ofcame 3to SLSknow 26RS-3354her ORIGINALas SRa NO.steady presence directing traffic in the mornings and evenings, and looking out for each and everyone's safety;

147 others who came to know her as a steady presence directing traffic in the mornings and evenings, and looking out for each and everyone's safety;

and WHEREAS,Page she1 isof survived2 bySR herNO. children;

147 ENROLLED WHEREAS, she is survived by her children, Lori (Scott) Browning, Chris Wells, CraigWells,BrandonWellsDavisBrowning;sisterGennyWhite;sister-in-lawPaulaReese;Craig Wells, Brandon Wells Davis Browning;

brother-in-lawsister, JamesGenny Myler;White;

granddaughtersister-in-law, ChanaPaula (Brook)Reese;brother-in-law,JamesMyler;granddaughter,Chana(Brook)Giacone,andnumerous Giacone, and numerous nieces and nephews;

and WHEREAS,WHEREAS,shewasprecededindeathbyherhusband,GlenP.Wells;son,Michael sheWells; was preceded in death byher husband Glen P.

Wells;

son Michael Wells;

Reese and Lou AnnaAnnaMcPherson;sisters,JoanReese,Sue McPherson;Myler, and Natalie "Cooky" Reese;

sistersbrother, JoanJohn Reese,"Buddy" Sue Myler, and Natalie "Cooky" Reese;

brotherand Johnbrother-in-law, "Buddy"Roy Reese;White;

and brother-in-lawWHEREAS, RoyKaty White;was a symbol of care, safety, and selflessness every single day;

fulfillingherspiritualcallingtoprotectthechildren,parents,andmembersofhercommunity and WHEREAS,although KatyKaty's wasdeath has left a symboltremendous void, her memoryshall live forever in the minds and hearts of care,all safety,who knew and selflessnessloved everythis singeremarkable day;soul.

fulfilling her spiritual calling to protect the children, parents, and members of her community.AlthoughKaty'sdeathhasleftatremendousvoid,hermemoryshallliveforever in the minds and hearts of all who knew and loved this remarkable soul.

PagePRESIDENT 2OF ofTHE 3SENATE SLSPage 26RS-33542 ORIGINALof SR2 NO.

147 The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared bySenate Legislative Services.

The keyword, summary, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent.

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1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] DIGEST SR 147 Original 2026 Regular Session Hodges Expresses condolences upon the death of Katherine "Katy" Wells.

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