SCR 87 — CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the passing of Walter "Wally" Taillon, "Mr. Jambalaya", a beloved community leader, master cook, mentor, and longtime champion of the Gonzales Jambalaya Festival.

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87 BY SENATORS LAMBERT AND PRICE AND REPRESENTATIVES BACALA, BRASS, EDMONSTON AND WILEY CONDOLENCES.A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To express the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of Walter "Wally" Taillon, "Mr.

Expresses condolences on the passing of Walter "Wally" Taillon, "Mr.

Jambalaya", a beloved community leader, master cook, mentor, and longtime champion of the Gonzales Jambalaya Festival.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To express the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of Walter "Wally" Taillon, "Mr.

and WHEREAS, Wally Taillon devoted decades of faithful service to preserving and promoting one of Louisiana's most treasured culinarytraditionsculinary traditions through his leadership and dedication to the Gonzales Jambalaya Festival Association;

and WHEREAS, under his leadership, the festival experienced tremendous growth and stability, including the successful return of the event to Gonzales in 1999 after it had been relocated to various sites, thereby restoring an important cultural and civic tradition to its Pagerightful 1home; of 3 SLS 26RS-4512 ORIGINAL SCR NO.

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and WHEREAS,Page his1 loveof for2 peopleSCR andNO. his generosity were legendary throughout Ascension Parish and beyond, as he was known to provide meals, assistance, encouragement, and support to anyone in need, often from his own pocket and without hesitation;

87 ENROLLED WHEREAS, his love for people and his generosity were legendary throughout Ascension Parish and beyond, as he was known to provide meals, assistance, encouragement, and support to anyone in need, often from his own pocket and without hesitation;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the familyofWalter"Wally"Taillonfamilyof asWalter an"Wally"Taillon expressionasanexpression of the legislature's deepest sympathyand enduring respect.

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87 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 SCR 87 Original 2026 Regular Session Lambert Expresses condolences upon the passing of Walter "Wally" Taillon.

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