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Franklin Foil

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Louisiana State Senate, District 16 (2020 - Present)

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    Franklin J. Foil
  • Gender:
    Male
  • Birth Date:
    10/31/1964
  • Home City:
    Baton Rouge, LA
  • Religion:
    Presbyterian
  • Family:
    Wife: Tanja; 3 Children: Kathleen, Grace, Andy
Personal Details

Education

  • JD, Loyola University, 1991
  • BA, Political Science, Louisiana State University, 1985-1987
  • Attended, Business Administration and Management, University of Texas at Austin, 1983-1984

Professional Experience

  • JD, Loyola University, 1991
  • BA, Political Science, Louisiana State University, 1985-1987
  • Attended, Business Administration and Management, University of Texas at Austin, 1983-1984
  • Owner, Foil Law Firm, 2006-present
  • Captain/Judge Advocate General, United States Navy Reserve, 1991-present
  • Appellate Judge, United States Navy and Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals, present
  • Judge Pro Tempore, Baton Rouge City Court

Political Experience

  • JD, Loyola University, 1991
  • BA, Political Science, Louisiana State University, 1985-1987
  • Attended, Business Administration and Management, University of Texas at Austin, 1983-1984
  • Owner, Foil Law Firm, 2006-present
  • Captain/Judge Advocate General, United States Navy Reserve, 1991-present
  • Appellate Judge, United States Navy and Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals, present
  • Judge Pro Tempore, Baton Rouge City Court
  • Senator, Louisiana State Senate, District 16, 2020-present
  • Representative, Louisiana State House of Representatives, District 70, 2007-2020
  • Candidate, Louisiana State Senate, District 16, 2019

Former Committees/Caucuses

Member, Capital Region Legislative Delegation

Member, Louisiana Republican Legislative Delegation

Current Legislative Committees

Chair, Judiciary C Committee

Member, Local and Municipal Affairs Committee

Member, Select Committee on Homeland Security

Member, Select Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs

Member, Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • JD, Loyola University, 1991
  • BA, Political Science, Louisiana State University, 1985-1987
  • Attended, Business Administration and Management, University of Texas at Austin, 1983-1984
  • Owner, Foil Law Firm, 2006-present
  • Captain/Judge Advocate General, United States Navy Reserve, 1991-present
  • Appellate Judge, United States Navy and Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals, present
  • Judge Pro Tempore, Baton Rouge City Court
  • Senator, Louisiana State Senate, District 16, 2020-present
  • Representative, Louisiana State House of Representatives, District 70, 2007-2020
  • Candidate, Louisiana State Senate, District 16, 2019
  • Elder, First Presbyterian Church, present
  • Member, Program for Successful Employment for Baton Rouge Community College Advisory Board, present
  • Member, The ARC of Baton Rouge Board, present
  • Member, U.S.S. Kidd Board, present
  • Member, American Legion Post 58
  • Associate Director, Louisiana Boys State

Other Info

— Awards:

  • 2013 LSHA Special Recognition Award;
  • Induction into the Cadets of the Ole War Skule (2012);
  • Legis-Gator Business Champion for Southwest Louisiana (2015, 2012, 2011, 2010);
  • Family Advocate Award from Louisiana Family Forum (2012, 2011, 2010, 2009);
  • 2012 Champion for Children Award from Amerigroup Foundation;
  • Representative of the Year (2010);
  • 2010 Representative Legislator Champion Award from LaTAN;
  • Outstanding Public Servant to Citizens of District 70 (2008);
  • The Rear Admiral High H. Howell Jr. Award of Excellence Senior Officer (2007);
  • American Legion Award for Outstanding Service and Leadership to the Boys State Program (1991)

Favorite Book:

Political biographies

Favorite Movie:

Godfather, A Few Good Men

Favorite TV Shows:

O'Reilly Factor, Friends

Favorite Type of Music:

Country and contemporary Christian music

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Bike riding and golf, LSU sports and traveling

Speeches

Louisiana Launches Veterans First Business Initiative
Aug. 13, 2019Statement
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