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Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 213
BY REPRESENTATIVE GALLOT
COMMENDATIONS: Commends David and Marilyn Ferguson upon the celebration of
their 37th wedding anniversary and retirement after long and productive careers in
education
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON1
To commend David and Marilyn Ferguson upon the celebration of their thirty-seventh2
wedding anniversary and their retirement after long and productive careers in3
education.4
WHEREAS, as they celebrate their thirty-seventh wedding anniversary on June 9,5
2010, and their retirement as widely respected and admired educators, it is appropriate to6
recognize and commend David and Marilyn Ferguson; and7
WHEREAS, in 1971, David graduated from Grambling High School and Marilyn8
graduated from Bogalusa High School, and they are both 1975 graduates of Grambling State9
University (GSU), where David earned a bachelor of science degree in health and physical10
education and Marilyn earned a bachelor of science degree in special/regular education; and11
WHEREAS, in 1981, David earned a master's degree from GSU, and Marilyn earned12
a master's degree from Louisiana Tech University; in 1982, both earned master's plus thirty13
designations from GSU; and14
WHEREAS, in Union Parish, David served for twenty-five years as a teacher, coach,15
and principal, and Marilyn served for eleven years as a teacher and educational16
diagnostician; and17
WHEREAS, in Lincoln Parish, David was a principal for ten years, and Marilyn was18
a teacher and educational diagnostician for twenty-four years; and19 HLS 10RS-5014 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, the Fergusons share a host of accomplishments, but none has produced1
a greater sense of pride than the births of their children, David Jr. and Krystal, and their2
grandchildren, Jalen and Jazlyn; and3
WHEREAS, throughout their marriage, the Fergusons have enjoyed hunting, fishing,4
and traveling together, and they look forward to continuing these activities upon their5
retirement; and6
WHEREAS, the Fergusons' commitment to each other is a beautiful example of love7
and devotion that is an inspiration to their entire community, and they have touched the lives8
of all who know and love them; and9
WHEREAS, the wedding anniversary and retirement of David and Marilyn Ferguson10
are joyous and memorable occasions that merit sincere congratulations.11
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana hereby12
commends David and Marilyn Ferguson upon the celebration of their thirty-seventh wedding13
anniversary and retirement after long and productive careers in education, hereby expresses14
enduring appreciation for the tremendous pride and honor they bring to their family, friends,15
students, colleagues, community, and state, and hereby extends best wishes to this wonderful16
couple for continued happiness and success as they enjoy their future years together.17
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted18
to David and Marilyn Ferguson.19
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Gallot HCR No. 213
Commends David and Marilyn Ferguson upon the celebration of their 37th wedding
anniversary and retirement after long and productive careers in education.