This concurrent resolution honors the life and contributions of Louis Clement Gasper, who passed away on March 22, 2026, at the age of 82 in Plano, Texas. Born on June 13, 1943, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Louis had a distinguished career in academia and public service, holding a PhD in Economics from Duke University. He taught at the University of Arizona and later at the University of Dallas, while also serving in various capacities in Washington, D.C., including working for the United States House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services and the Senate Finance Committee. He was appointed by President Ronald Reagan as the executive vice president and acting president of the Government National Mortgage Association.

In addition to his professional achievements, Louis was actively involved in local and national politics, serving as a Cochise County Republican Precinct Committeeman and Chairman of Arizona legislative district 19. He was a devoted family man, survived by his wife Jo Ann, their five children, and several grandchildren. The resolution expresses the Arizona Legislature's sincere regret at his passing and extends condolences to his family and friends, recognizing his significant impact on his community and the nation.