HLS 10RS-5913 ORIGINAL
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Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 173
BY REPRESENTATIVE ROSALIND JONES
CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Represenatives upon the
death of Lucille Shaw Benford
A RESOLUTION1
To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Mrs. Lucille2
Shaw Benford of Monroe and to recognize and record the contributions of this3
Louisianian to her city, family, and church community.4
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the5
House of Representatives have learned of the death of Mrs. Lucille Shaw Benford; and6
WHEREAS, Lucille Shaw Benford was born in Marlene, Falls County, Texas, on7
June 22, 1917, to Mr. James and Mrs. Octavia Shaw; and 8
WHEREAS, in her earlier years she was a member of the Willing Workers9
organization and was an accomplished church musician who served several area churches10
as their pianist; and 11
WHEREAS, Mrs. Shaw was very involved in her community as a devout member12
of the Mission Board; and13
WHEREAS, as a faithful member of the Mission Board, she visited the elderly at14
nursing homes and the sick and people who were unable to leave their homes; and15
WHEREAS, Mrs. Shaw was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother16
to her only child, Mrs. Lorraine Slacks, her two grandsons, and four great grandchildren; and17
WHEREAS, although the death of Mrs. Lucille Shaw Benford has left a void in the18
lives of those who loved and cared about her, her legacy, love, and good deeds shall live19
long in their hearts. 20 HLS 10RS-5913 ORIGINAL
HR NO. 173
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the1
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby record and acknowledge the contributions of Mrs.2
Lucille Shaw Benford to the city of Monroe, to her family, to her church community, and3
does hereby express the deepest regret and sorrow of the members upon her death.4
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted5
to Mrs. Lorraine Slacks.6
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)]
Rosalind Jones HR No. 173
Expresses condolences upon the death of Mrs. Lucille Shaw Benford of Monroe.