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Reilly did not seek a fifth term in the House but was instead defeated in 1987 in the nonpartisan blanket primary for state treasurer by his House colleague and fellow [[Democratic Party|Democrat]], future [[U.S. Senator]] [[Mary Landrieu]]. In 1992, Reilly was named Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Economic Development, a position which he maintained for a total of nine years under both [[Governors]] [[Edwin Edwards]] and [[Mike Foster|Murphy J. "Mike" Foster, Jr.]]<ref name=obit/>​

Reilly did not seek a fifth term in the House but was instead defeated in 1987 in the nonpartisan blanket primary for state treasurer by his House colleague and fellow [[Democratic Party|Democrat]], future [[U.S. Senator]] [[Mary Landrieu]]. In 1992, Reilly was named Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Economic Development, a position which he maintained for a total of nine years under both [[Governors]] [[Edwin Edwards]] and [[Mike Foster|Murphy J. "Mike" Foster, Jr.]]<ref name=obit/>​

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Sean Eugene Reilly is chief operations officer and vice president of mergers and acquisitions for Lamar Advertising. A Democrat, he succeeded his father in the legislature and held the District 68 seat for two terms from 1988 to 1996 but did not seek a third term in the 1995 primary.<ref name=lahouse/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pittsburgh.indymedia.org/news/2008/04/29278.php|title=City of Pittsburgh has one hell of an opponent in Lamar Advertising|publisher=pittsburgh.indymedia.org|accessdate=March 13, 2010}}</ref>​

Sean Eugene Reilly is chief operations officer and vice president of mergers and acquisitions for Lamar Advertising. A Democrat, he succeeded his father in the legislature and held the District 68 seat for two terms from 1988 to 1996 but did not seek a third term in the 1995 primary.<ref name=lahouse/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pittsburgh.indymedia.org/news/2008/04/29278.php|title=City of Pittsburgh has one hell of an opponent in Lamar Advertising|author=Stephen Donahuse|publisher=pittsburgh.indymedia.org|accessdate=September 28, 2019}}</ref>​

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==Background==

==Background==

Reilly was one of four children born to Gene and Molly Reilly in [[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]], where he attended the Roxbury Latin School. With assistance from a Reserve Officers Training Corps scholarship, he attended [[Harvard University]], at which he played varsity baseball and was voted "Most Valuable Player" during his senior year. After graduation, he served honorably for three years as a lieutenant in the [[United States Navy]] during the [[Korean War]]. In 1953, after only one year at Harvard Business School, he and his young wife, the former Ann Switzer, known as "DeeDee", relocated to Baton Rouge, at which he began employment by her family's Lamar Advertising, then a small billboard company. Reilly eventually became the chairman and chief operating officer of the company, having continued in those positions  until 1989.<ref name=obit>{{cite web|url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=kevin-p-reilly&pid=160701048#fbLoggedOut|title=Kevin P. Reilly, Sr., obituary|publisher=''The Baton Rouge Advocate''|accessdate=October 29, 2012}}</ref>​

Reilly was one of four children born to Gene and Molly Reilly in [[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]], where he attended the Roxbury Latin School. With assistance from a Reserve Officers Training Corps scholarship, he attended [[Harvard University]], at which he played varsity baseball and was voted "Most Valuable Player" during his senior year. After graduation, he served honorably for three years as a lieutenant in the [[United States Navy]] during the [[Korean War]]. In 1953, after only one year at Harvard Business School, he and his young wife, the former Ann Switzer, known as "DeeDee", relocated to Baton Rouge, at which he began employment by her family's Lamar Advertising, then a small billboard company. Reilly eventually became the chairman and chief operating officer of the company, having continued in those positions  until 1989.<ref name=obit>{{cite web|url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=kevin-p-reilly&pid=160701048#fbLoggedOut|title=Kevin P. Reilly, Sr., obituary|publisher=''The Baton Rouge Advocate''|accessdate=October 29, 2012}}</ref>​

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<ref name=reilly>{{cite web|url=http://www.lsu.com/UNV002.NSF/%28NoteID%29/0EB8760B2EBFB14986256BC3005ADE30?OpenDocument|title=Kevin and Dee Dee Reilly receive honorary degrees from LSU|publisher=lsu.com|accessdate=March 13, 2010}}</ref>​

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==Public career==​

==Public career==

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Reilly served in the legislature for fourteen years as chairman of the influential House Appropriations Committee until he was removed by House [[Speaker]] [[John Alario]] of JJefferson Parish]] for having publicly criticized his later boss, Governor Edwards. During Reilly's thirteen years as committee chairman, the Louisiana budget grew from $1 billion to $6 billion, from $2 billion to $6 billion between  1980 and 1986 alone.<ref name=g162>[[Ron Gomez]], ''My Name Is Ron, And I'm a Recovering Legislator: Memoirs of a Louisiana State Representative'' ([[Lafayette]], [[Louisiana]]: Zemog Publishers, 2000), ISBN 0-9700156-0-7, p. 162.</ref> As a representative, Reilly pushed for the establishment of a public trust fund known as "8g", with certain [[oil]] and [[natural gas]] royalties earmarked for elementary, secondary, and higher education.<ref name=obit/>​

Reilly served in the legislature for fourteen years as chairman of the influential House Appropriations Committee until he was removed by House [[Speaker]] [[John Alario]] of JJefferson Parish]] for having publicly criticized his later boss, Governor Edwards. During Reilly's thirteen years as committee chairman, the Louisiana budget grew from $1 billion to $6 billion, from $2 billion to $6 billion between  1980 and 1986 alone.<ref name=g162>[[Ron Gomez]], ''My Name Is Ron, And I'm a Recovering Legislator: Memoirs of a Louisiana State Representative'' ([[Lafayette]], [[Louisiana]]: Zemog Publishers, 2000), ISBN 0-9700156-0-7, p. 162.</ref> As a representative, Reilly pushed for the establishment of a public trust fund known as "8g", with certain [[oil]] and [[natural gas]] royalties earmarked for elementary, secondary, and higher education.<ref name=obit/>​

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On October 24, 1987, Reilly finished second in the primary for state treasurer when the long-term [[incumbent]], [[Mary Evelyn Parker]] of Baton Rouge, did not seek reelection. He polled 437,438 (32 percent), while Mary Landrieu led with 602,879 (44 percent). Another legislator, Claude Anthony "Buddy" Leach, then a state House member and a former [[U.S. representative]], ran third, with 210,323 (15.4 percent). A fourth Democrat, Thomas D. "Tom" Burbank, Jr., son of Thomas D. Burbank Sr., the former head of the Louisiana State Police, trailed with 118,230 votes (8.6 percent). No [[Republican Party|Republican]] filed for the open position. There was also a separate ballot line with similar results for the unexpired portion of Parker's remaining term. Parker had resigned on January 1, 1987, with a year remaining in her last term.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Primary election returns, October 24, 1987.</ref> Having trailed by twelve points in the primary, Reilly decided not to contest a runoff election, and Landrieu won the treasurer's position by default.<ref>''Minden Press-Herald,'' October 28, 1987, p. 1.</ref>​

On October 24, 1987, Reilly finished second in the primary for state treasurer when the long-term [[incumbent]], [[Mary Evelyn Parker]] of Baton Rouge, did not seek reelection. He polled 437,438 (32 percent), while Mary Landrieu led with 602,879 (44 percent). Another legislator, Claude Anthony "Buddy" Leach, then a state House member and a former [[U.S. representative]], ran third, with 210,323 (15.4 percent). A fourth Democrat, Thomas D. "Tom" Burbank, Jr., son of Thomas D. Burbank Sr., the former head of the Louisiana State Police, trailed with 118,230 votes (8.6 percent). No [[Republican Party|Republican]] filed for the open position. There was also a separate ballot line with similar results for the unexpired portion of Parker's remaining term. Parker had resigned on January 1, 1987, with a year remaining in her last term.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Primary election returns, October 24, 1987.</ref> Having trailed by twelve points in the primary, Reilly decided not to contest a runoff election, and Landrieu won the treasurer's position by default.<ref>''Minden Press-Herald,'' October 28, 1987, p. 1.</ref>​

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==Family==​

==Family

Dee Dee Reilly was born '''Ann Lamar Switzer''' in Coronado, [[California]], to Wendell Grey and Anna Lamar Switzer. In 1902, her maternal grandfather, Charles W. Lamar, Sr., founded Lamar Advertising, originally in [[Pensacola, Florida|Pensacola]], [[Florida]], as a part-time operation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lamarcs.com/history.html|title=Company History|publisher=lamarcs.com|accessdate=March 15, 2010}}</ref> Her father was a career Navy officer, and she lived in various places throughout the United States. She graduated from St. Agnes Preparatory School in Alexandria,  [[Virginia]], and attended Hood College in Frederick, [[Maryland]], [[George Washington University]] in [[Washington, D.C.]], and [[Louisiana State University]] in Baton Rouge.​

Dee Dee Reilly was born '''Ann Lamar Switzer''' in Coronado, [[California]], to Wendell Grey and Anna Lamar Switzer. In 1902, her maternal grandfather, Charles W. Lamar, Sr., founded Lamar Advertising, originally in [[Pensacola, Florida|Pensacola]], [[Florida]], as a part-time operation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lamarcs.com/history.html|title=Company History|publisher=lamarcs.com|accessdate=March 15, 2010}}</ref> Her father was a career Navy officer, and she lived in various places throughout the United States. She graduated from St. Agnes Preparatory School in Alexandria,  [[Virginia]], and attended Hood College in Frederick, [[Maryland]], [[George Washington University]] in [[Washington, D.C.]], and [[Louisiana State University]] in Baton Rouge.​

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When her husband served in the state House, Dee Dee Reilly was a leader of Louisiana Legislative Wives Club. She was a founding member of the LSU Speech and Hearing Clinic. She published two children's books, ''Tibby'' (1997) and ''Teaching Agnes to Dance'' (1999). The couple had four children: Kevin, Jr., Wendell, Sean, and Anna.<ref name=reilly/>​

When her husband served in the state House, Dee Dee Reilly was a leader of Louisiana Legislative Wives Club. She was a founding member of the LSU Speech and Hearing Clinic. She published two children's books, ''Tibby'' (1997) and ''Teaching Agnes to Dance'' (1999). The couple had four children: Kevin, Jr., Wendell, Sean, and Anna.<ref name=reilly/>​

 

==Campaign contributions==​

==Campaign contributions==​

Although a Democrat, Reilly donated to the campaigns of Republicans [[John McCain]] for U.S. President and successful Republican congressional candidates [[Bill Cassidy]] of Baton Rouge and [[Steve Scalise]] of Jefferson Parish. Like his son, he also supported Harry Reid, the Senate Democratic Leader.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.campaignmoney.com/political/contributions/kevin-reilly.asp?cycle=08|title=Kevin Reilly political campaign contributions|publisher=campaignmoney.com|accessdate=March 13, 2010}}</ref>​

Although a Democrat, Reilly donated to the campaigns of Republicans [[John McCain]] for U.S. President and successful Republican congressional candidates [[Bill Cassidy]] of Baton Rouge and [[Steve Scalise]] of Jefferson Parish. Like his son, he also supported [[Harry Reid, the [[liberal]] Senate Democratic Leader prior to [[Chuck Schumer]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.campaignmoney.com/political/contributions/kevin-reilly.asp?cycle=08|title=Kevin Reilly political campaign contributions|publisher=campaignmoney.com|accessdate=March 13, 2010}}</ref>​

 

==Philanthropy==​

==Philanthropy==

 

Active in community affairs, Reilly was a chairman of the boards of Our Lady of the Lake Hospital Foundation, Volunteers of America, the Pennington Biomedical Research Foundation and the National Volunteers of America. He served as the president of the Baton Rouge Cancer Society and chairman of the Capital Area United Givers. He served on the boards of the National D-Day Museum, Our Lady of the Lake Foundation, Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, Enterprise Corporation of the Delta, and the Interstate Highway Sign Corp.<ref name=reilly/>​

Active in community affairs, Reilly was a chairman of the boards of Our Lady of the Lake Hospital Foundation, Volunteers of America, the Pennington Biomedical Research Foundation and the National Volunteers of America. He served as the president of the Baton Rouge Cancer Society and chairman of the Capital Area United Givers. He served on the boards of the National D-Day Museum, Our Lady of the Lake Foundation, Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, Enterprise Corporation of the Delta, and the Interstate Highway Sign Corp.<ref name=reilly/>​

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The Reilly sponsored the renovation of Swine Palace, one of the oldest campus buildings and home to the LSU Performing Arts. To the LSU School of Music they donated a new organ recital and teaching pavilion. They established the Jetson Chair of Public Policy at Southern University, the historically black institution in Baton Rouge. The couple also created the Reilly Family Foundation.<ref name=reilly/>​

The Reilly sponsored the renovation of Swine Palace, one of the oldest campus buildings and home to the LSU Performing Arts. To the LSU School of Music they donated a new organ recital and teaching pavilion. They established the Jetson Chair of Public Policy at Southern University, the historically black institution in Baton Rouge. The couple also created the Reilly Family Foundation.<ref name=reilly/>​

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==Death and legacy==​

==Death and legacy==

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Reilly died at the age of eighty-four at his Baton Rouge home from a long-term affliction with [[Parkinson's disease]]. In addition to his wife and children, he was survived by a sister, Elizabeth R. Moynihan of [[Princeton]], [[New Jersey]], and a brother, Gene Reilly, of West Newburyport, Massachusetts. He was predeceased by his second brother, Brendan Reilly. His memorial service was held on November 8, 2012 at the City Club of Baton Rouge.<ref name=obit/>​

Reilly died at the age of eighty-four at his Baton Rouge home from a long-term affliction with [[Parkinson's disease]]. In addition to his wife and children, he was survived by a sister, Elizabeth R. Moynihan of [[Princeton]], [[New Jersey]], and a brother, Gene Reilly, of West Newburyport, Massachusetts. He was predeceased by his second brother, Brendan Reilly. His memorial service was held on November 8, 2012 at the City Club of Baton Rouge.<ref name=obit/>​

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