A house RESOLUTION

to EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF Scott William Duchesneau OF Beaufort COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the death of Scott William Duchesneau at the age of sixty-three on Thursday, February 15, 2024; and

Whereas, born on August 4, 1962, he was reared in a loving family in Connecticut with his parents Jerome Duchesneau and the late Earleen Duchesneau, two brothers, Seth and Shaun, and sister, Sherry, on a farm where he reared his dear chicken, "Bock-Bock," and rode his prized steed, "Hojo."  His family home was next door to the historical home of Nathan Hale, and there young Scott raced bikes through the woods, trying to outrun Shaun's WWII tank he had retrofitted to shoot tennis balls at his friends; and

Whereas, Scott loved sports and was an avid athlete, an accomplished hockey player in high school, and he earned an athletic scholarship to play soccer at his alma mater, Virginia Wesleyan; and

Whereas, from an early age, he played the drums and joined the fife and drum corps at his elementary school alongside his brother Seth. Later, Scott founded and drummed for the infamous band Irritating Julie, named after his beloved wife, Julie. The band grew in popularity, becoming a cornerstone of the music scene in Beaufort with a loyal following across South Carolina and beyond; and

Whereas, in his daytime profession, Scott used his artistic skill as a tile contractor to help renovate and upgrade some of the finest homes in Beaufort. In their free time, he and Julie loved spending time at Plums Restaurant with their unofficial adoptive daughter, Kim Brodeur, affectionately known as Li'l Kim; and

Whereas, together with Julie, he loved his stepson, Sean. They were especially grateful that Luther's gave Irritating Julie the band's initial opportunity to perform in Beaufort and that Ron and Shannon Boyd and Neil and Lorrie Ritter faithfully supported Irritating Julie over years, not only with their venues, but with their friendship. Keith Hume, Larry Muhlgeier, Garret Johnson, and the rest of the current lineup of Irritating Julie intend to keep Scott's memory alive by ensuring the continuation of the band; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the life and legacy of Scott Duchesneau and for the music he shared with all who knew him. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of Scott William Duchesneau of Beaufort County and extend their deepest sympathy to his large and loving family and his many friends.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Scott William Duchesneau.

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