[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Page 13708]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    REMEMBERING LEO R. SEGALLA, SR.

 Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, today I wish to honor the life, 
legacy, and contributions of Leo R. Segalla, Sr., who passed away on 
Monday, September 10, 2012. Mr. Segalla was a dedicated pro-life leader 
whose tireless efforts for many ministries and outreaches had a 
tremendous impact on the fight to defend the dignity of life.
  In 2007, Leo approached Louisiana Right to Life with the vision of 
creating a pro-life leadership training program for high school 
students. He developed the Louisiana Camp Joshua program on behalf of 
the Knights of Columbus and Louisiana Right to Life. Under his 
leadership, Camp Joshua flourished and grew to two camps, the first in 
Baton Rouge and the second in Lake Charles. Over the past 5 years, this 
program has trained hundreds of teens to speak effectively on life 
issues and has inspired young adults to be pro-life leaders in their 
communities.
  Leo also greatly contributed to the pro-life cause through his 
leadership in Baton Rouge Right to Life and as part of the Louisiana 
Life March Coalition. The pro-life community has lost a great friend 
and advocate, but his legacy will live on in the hundreds of young 
people who have been empowered to stand for the dignity and sanctity of 
all human life.
  It is with great sadness but also great honor that I recognize, 
commend, and celebrate the life and legacy of Leo Segalla. Leo was a 
champion of life who was unwavering in his defense of those who cannot 
defend themselves. I extend my deepest condolences to his family and 
friends in Louisiana.

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