Senate Concurrent Resolution No. by Senator Mizell expresses the Louisiana Legislature's heartfelt condolences on the passing of John Norman Gallaspy, who died on March 21, 2026, at the age of ninety-three. The resolution highlights Gallaspy's remarkable life, including his early passion for farming, his education at LSU, and his service as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, where he earned a Bronze Star for his valor. After the war, he pursued a successful legal career, served as chief prosecutor for Washington Parish, and became a beloved figure in his community, contributing to various local organizations and events.

The resolution also acknowledges Gallaspy's personal life, including his nearly sixty-year marriage to Dixie Nell Yates, with whom he raised three sons, and his later marriage to Martha Moak. Gallaspy's legacy includes his dedication to his family, profession, and community, as well as his authorship of a history of Bogalusa. The resolution concludes by recognizing his lasting impact on Louisiana and the community of Bogalusa, and it calls for a copy of the resolution to be sent to his family.