Statement by Roger F. Villere, Jr., Chairman, Republican Party of Louisiana: “I regret to inform you of the death of a great leader who helped transform Louisiana, former LAGOP Chairman Billy Nungesser. Billy Nungesser served as Chairman of the Republican Party of Louisiana from 1988-1992. But he faithfully served our party and state for decades, playing a pivotal role in the election of Governor Dave Treen in 1979. Billy was truly a giant among men, a Republican pioneer who fought for reform in Louisiana when it was unpopular to be a Republican. I’m glad he lived to see the...