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Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 213
BY REPRESENTATIVE GALLOT
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON
To commend David and Marilyn Ferguson upon the celebration of their thirty-seventh
wedding anniversary and their retirement after long and productive careers in
education.
WHEREAS, as they celebrate their thirty-seventh wedding anniversary on June 9,
2010, and their retirement as widely respected and admired educators, it is appropriate to
recognize and commend David and Marilyn Ferguson; and
WHEREAS, in 1971, David graduated from Grambling High School and Marilyn
graduated from Bogalusa High School, and they are both 1975 graduates of Grambling State
University (GSU), where David earned a bachelor of science degree in health and physical
education and Marilyn earned a bachelor of science degree in special/regular education; and
WHEREAS, in 1981, David earned a master's degree from GSU, and Marilyn earned
a master's degree from Louisiana Tech University; in 1982, both earned master's plus thirty
designations from GSU; and
WHEREAS, in Union Parish, David served for twenty-five years as a teacher, coach,
and principal, and Marilyn served for eleven years as a teacher and educational
diagnostician; and
WHEREAS, in Lincoln Parish, David was a principal for ten years, and Marilyn was
a teacher and educational diagnostician for twenty-four years; and
WHEREAS, the Fergusons share a host of accomplishments, but none has produced
a greater sense of pride than the births of their children, David Jr. and Krystal, and their
grandchildren, Jalen and Jazlyn; and
WHEREAS, throughout their marriage, the Fergusons have enjoyed hunting, fishing,
and traveling together, and they look forward to continuing these activities upon their
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WHEREAS, the Fergusons' commitment to each other is a beautiful example of love
and devotion that is an inspiration to their entire community, and they have touched the lives
of all who know and love them; and
WHEREAS, the wedding anniversary and retirement of David and Marilyn Ferguson
are joyous and memorable occasions that merit sincere congratulations.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana hereby
commends David and Marilyn Ferguson upon the celebration of their thirty-seventh wedding
anniversary and retirement after long and productive careers in education, hereby expresses
enduring appreciation for the tremendous pride and honor they bring to their family, friends,
students, colleagues, community, and state, and hereby extends best wishes to this wonderful
couple for continued happiness and success as they enjoy their future years together.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to David and Marilyn Ferguson.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE