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Arizona Legislature adopts a resolution mourning the death of Louis Clement Gasper

Original title: Louis Gasper; death resolution

Last action · May 5, 2026: Transmit to Secretary of StateSponsors: Gail Griffin and 28 others

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What This Bill Would Do

The Arizona Legislature expresses sincere regret at the passing of Louis Clement Gasper and extends condolences to his family and friends.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative record to honor an individual; no funding, service, or policy changes are enacted.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Family and friends of Louis Gasper

The resolution formally acknowledges their loss and extends the official sympathies of the Arizona Legislature.

Key Facts

  • Louis Clement Gasper passed away on March 22, 2026.
  • Louis Gasper held a PhD in Economics from Duke University and taught at the University of Arizona and the University of Dallas.
  • He served as executive vice president and acting president of the Government National Mortgage Association following an appointment by President Ronald Reagan.
  • He served in local public roles in Arizona including as a Cochise County arbitrator, mediator, and Republican Precinct Committeeman.
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  • The Arizona Legislature adopted HCR 2066 to express condolences to his surviving wife, children, and grandchildren.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HCR 2066?
HCR 2066 is a concurrent resolution by the Arizona Legislature expressing regret at the passing of Louis Clement Gasper and extending sympathies to his family.
Does this resolution change any state laws or appropriate funds?
No. This is a commemorative resolution that does not alter laws, enact policies, or appropriate funding.

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Procedural history

8 actions
  1. May 5, 2026Enrolled
    Transmit to Secretary of State
  2. May 4, 2026House
    Transmit to House
  3. May 4, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate First Reading
  4. May 4, 2026SenateFloor
    PASSED
  5. Apr 30, 2026Senate
    Transmit to Senate
  6. Apr 29, 2026HouseFloor
    House Second Reading Waived
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  1. Apr 29, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House First Reading Waived
  2. Apr 29, 2026HouseFloor
    PASSED

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Connected Entities

Plano, University of Arizona, University of Dallas and 28 more
locationPlano“Location of passing”Map →
OrganizationUniversity of Arizona“Former employer”Map →
OrganizationUniversity of Dallas“Former employer”Map →
PersonAmelia“Grandchild”Map →
PersonKatarina“Grandchild”Map →
PersonEva“Grandchild”Map →
PersonStephen“Child of Louis Gasper”Map →
OrganizationPhiladelphia Society“Organization of which he was a longtime member”Map →
locationCochise County“Place of retirement and local public service”Map →
locationCincinnati“Birthplace”Map →
PersonLouis“Grandchild”Map →
PersonClare“Child of Louis Gasper”Map →
PersonJohn Conlan“Arizona Representative who hired him”Map →
PersonKayce“Grandchild”Map →
PersonBeatrice“Grandchild”Map →
locationDallas“Place of residence”Map →
PersonGeorge Gasper“Parent of Louis Gasper”Map →
OrganizationUnited State Senate Finance Committee“Former employer”Map →
PersonMary Ann Gasper“Parent of Louis Gasper”Map →
OrganizationDuke University“Alma mater”Map →
PersonPhyllis“Child of Louis Gasper”Map →
PersonMonica“Child of Louis Gasper”Map →
PersonJo Ann“Spouse”Map →
OrganizationGovernment National Mortgage Association“Agency where he served as executive vice president and acting president”Map →
PersonJeanne“Child of Louis Gasper”Map →
PersonLouis Clement Gasper“Subject of the memorial resolution”Map →
PersonRonald Reagan“Former President who appointed him”Map →
PersonRebecca“Grandchild”Map →
locationWashington, D.C.“Place of residence during early career”Map →
locationGrapevine“Location where he met his wife”Map →

Sources

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apps.azleg.gov

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