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Caddo Parish honors attorney Curtis Joseph on Louisiana Bar installation
Summary
The commission read a special resolution recognizing Curtis B. Joseph Jr. on his installation as president of the Louisiana State Bar Association; Joseph thanked supporters and commissioners lauded his civic and legal leadership.
The Caddo Parish Commission read a special resolution recognizing attorney Curtis B. Joseph Jr. upon his installation as president of the Louisiana State Bar Association.
The clerk recited Joseph’s career highlights, including educational background, legal practice in Shreveport, community leadership roles and honors. Curtis Joseph addressed the commission, thanked family and colleagues and said the recognition felt humbling: "When I read the draft, I told my wife, I said, baby, it reads like an obituary. I said, did I die?" he said with humor.
Commissioners offered congratulations and personal tributes. Commissioner John Atkins described the honor as "well deserved," and commissioners commended Joseph’s civic work, mentorship and community connections. The chair thanked Joseph and invited him to accept remarks from cosponsors before taking his seat.
What happens next: the resolution was entered into the record and Joseph and guests received public recognition; no formal policy action was attached to the resolution.
