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Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 176
BY REPRESENTATIVES MCVEA, EDWARDS, AND THIBAUT AND SENATOR
RISER
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON
To commend Louise Williams of Weyanoke upon the celebration of her one-hundred-tenth
birthday on June 15, 2010.
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend Louise Williams of Baton Rouge upon the
historic occasion of the celebration of her one-hundred-tenth birthday; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Williams was born on June 15, 1900, in Weyanoke, Louisiana, to
Annie and Harry Cathern; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Williams and her husband of forty-five years, Andrew Williams,
welcomed their daughter, Caroline Williams Adams, in 1921; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Williams is the loving and devoted matriarch of a family which
includes her daughter, six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and two great-great
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Williams helped support her family by doing seamstress work
while her husband worked at a saw mill; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Williams attends St. Paul Baptist Church #1 in Weyanoke, where
she was baptized in 1919 and served in various capacities; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Williams has seen much change throughout her long life and
vividly recalls the first time she ever saw an automobile and rode in an airplane; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Williams currently resides at St. Francisville Country Manor,
where she is a member of the resident council and participates in various activities, including
an exercise wellness program, church services, popcorn and movie parties, and family visits;
and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Williams is celebrating her one-hundred-tenth birthday on
Thursday, June 15, 2010, with family and friends; and ENROLLEDHCR NO. 176
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WHEREAS, for well over a century, Louise Williams has distinguished herself as
an exemplary and highly admired citizen of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, the fellow citizens of Louise Williams hope that she is aware of how
much pride and joy her long and wonderful life has brought to them; and
WHEREAS, the success of the state of Louisiana, the strength of our communities,
and the overall vitality of American society depend in great measure upon people like Louise
Williams, an exceptional woman and an inspiration to all; and
WHEREAS, Louise Williams merits a special measure of commendation for the
tremendous honor that she brings to the town of Weyanoke, to the state of Louisiana, and
to all who know and love her.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend Louise Williams of Weyanoke upon the memorable and historic celebration of her
one-hundred-tenth birthday, does hereby recognize and record for posterity the extraordinary
life she has lived in the eleven decades since her birth, does hereby express enduring
gratitude for the singular contributions she has made to her family, friends, community, and
state, and does hereby extend to her every good wish for health and happiness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Louise Williams.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE