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This concurrent resolution honors Gary Blocker Jr., a dedicated firefighter and Fire Chief from Covington, Louisiana, who passed away on May 6, 2025. The resolution recognizes Blocker's remarkable 27-year career in fire service, which began when he was just 16 years old and heroically pulled people from a burning house. Throughout his career, Blocker was committed to improving the Covington Fire Department, including helping establish the city's first Fire Prevention Bureau, becoming Chief of Prevention, and ultimately serving as Fire Chief. The resolution highlights his selfless approach to public service, his dedication to making the fire department better each day, and his significant contributions to community safety. It also acknowledges his personal life, noting he was a loving husband to Tammy and father to Alidia and Brycen, and was survived by his parents and siblings. The Legislature of Louisiana formally recognizes Blocker's service and expresses heartfelt condolences to his family, symbolically transmitting a copy of the resolution to them as a gesture of respect and remembrance.

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