Cecil J. Picard (January 1, 1938 – February 15, 2007) was the appointed Louisiana state superintendent of education from 1996 until his death in 2007, which followed a 21-month fight against Lou Gehrig's disease. Picard also served as a Democratic member of both houses of the Louisiana State Legislature. A native of the village of Maurice in Vermilion Parish in southwestern Louisiana, Picard was previously a teacher, coach, and principal.
Read more about Cecil J. Picard: Early Years and Education, Both Houses of The Legislature, Appointment As Superintendent, Colleagues Remember Picard, Last Rites, Picard's Legacy