The Senate Resolution expresses the condolences of the Louisiana Senate upon the passing of Joan Hatcher McCaskill, who died at the age of eighty-five on December 13, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Born on September 8, 1939, Joan was the daughter of former Louisiana State University President William Bass Hatcher. She graduated from Louisiana State University with degrees in French and dedicated much of her life to teaching, community service, and church involvement, particularly at St. James Episcopal Church, where she held various leadership roles.

Joan was actively engaged in her community, contributing to the design of the Centroplex Auditorium and participating in numerous organizations, including the Baton Rouge Arts and Humanities Council and the Junior League of Baton Rouge. She is remembered fondly by her students as "Madame Joan" and leaves behind her daughter, Karen McCaskill Garland, her grandchildren, and a legacy of love for friends, family, and the arts. The resolution concludes with a directive to transmit a copy to her family, honoring her memory and contributions to the community.