Elbert (Elbert) L. Guillory (D-SS24)
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Capitol: 225.342.2040
FAX: 225.342.1140
District: 337.943.2457
Senator
Room B254 State Capitol 900 North Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70804

District Office:
633 East Landry Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
Elected: 2008    Next Election: 2015
Committee Assignments
ChairmanSenate Committee on Retirement
MemberSenate Select Committee on Veterans Affairs
MemberSenate Committee on Education
MemberSenate Committee on Judiciary C
MemberSenate Committee on Health and Welfare
Counties Representing
Lafayette Parish / St. Landry Parish / St. Martin Parish

Bio

Biography O. Born and reared in Opelousas, Louisiana I. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND A. Professional 1. New York Theological Seminary, New York City 2. Rutgers Law School, Newark, New Jersey B. Undergraduate 1. Norfolk State College, Norfolk, Virginia C. Secondary 1. J. S. Clark High School, Opelousas, Louisiana II. WORK EXPERIENCE- A. Practicing Attorney B. Seattle Human Rights Department, Director C. Maryland Commission on Human Relations, Executive Director D. Rutgers Law School, Clinical Faculty III. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES- PAST A. Chairman, Maryland Association of Human Rights B. Charter Member, Urban Coalition, Norfolk, Virginia C. Member, Board of Directors, Campus Christian Foundation D. Member, Board of Directors, Patterson Protestant Parish E. United Fund Government Relations Committee Member F. Member, Board of Directors, Acadian Legal Service Corporation G. President, Louisiana Federation of Families For Children’s Mental Health H. Board member, Lafayette Catholic Services I. Past President, Opelousas-St. Landry Chamber of Commerce J. Past President, St. Landry Parish Bar Association K. Advisory Board, New Life Center (Home for battered wives and single Parents). L. Board member, Salvation Army M. Volunteer, American Cancer Society N. Volunteer, Girl Scouts O. Volunteer, Jesus Cares Christmas Program PRESENT A. Founder, Annual Guillory Family Toy Drive B. Member, Editorial Board, Opelousas DAILY WORLD Newspaper (suspended during campaign)C. Member, Board of Directors, Chamber of Commerce D. Member, Board of Directors, St. Landry Parish Indigent Defenders Board E. Washington State Bank, Board of Directors F. Member, Rotary G. Columnist, Daily World Newspaper H. Volunteer, Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Activities IV. RELIGION Member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church Knights of Peter Claver Knights of Columbus Order of H.C. Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre Elbert Lee Guillory has supported legislation that improves the lifestyle of working Americans. He has successfully raised pay for support workers, teachers, and law enforcement officers. His loyalties lie with the working individuals and families. 40 years experience in law and government Opelousas Assistant City Attorney 38 years Attorney at Law State Representative 2007 – 2009 Raises for teachers, police officers, parole and probation, support workers and state employees Justice for poor people accused of crimes $390,000 for youth projects and libraries in St. Landry Parish Tax relief for businesses and families 2 year fight for school support workers’ pay and rights Teachers Bill of Rights Major legislation to rehabilitate incarcerated persons STATE TROOPERS 2008 LEGILSATOR OF THE YEAR