Senate Resolution No. by Senator Kleinpeter expresses the condolences of the Louisiana Senate on the passing of Kathleen "Kathy" Sessums, who died on April 22, 2026, at the age of sixty-eight after a long battle with cancer. The resolution honors her life, legacy, and significant contributions to the state, highlighting her dedication to family, friends, and public service. Kathy was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and was married to John Thomas Sessums for fifty-two years, with whom she raised twin sons and cherished time spent with her grandchildren and loved ones.

Kathy Sessums had a distinguished forty-six-year career in public service, beginning in 1978, where she played a crucial role in transforming state government information systems. She advanced from a clerical position to become an agency accountant and later the director of Louisiana's Enterprise Resource Planning system, LaGov. Her leadership modernized state operations, improved efficiency, and generated significant taxpayer savings. Kathy's dedication and mentorship left a lasting impact on her colleagues and the citizens of Louisiana, earning her the "Charles E. Dunbar, Jr. Career Civil Service Award" in 2022. The resolution concludes by expressing the Senate's deepest condolences to her family and friends and celebrating her remarkable life and enduring legacy.