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Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 173
BY REPRESENTATIVE ROSALIND JONES
A RESOLUTION
To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Mrs. Lucille
Shaw Benford of Monroe and to recognize and record the contributions of this
Louisianian to her city, family, and church community.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the
House of Representatives have learned of the death of Mrs. Lucille Shaw Benford; and
WHEREAS, Lucille Shaw Benford was born in Marlene, Falls County, Texas, on
June 22, 1917, to Mr. James and Mrs. Octavia Shaw; and
WHEREAS, in her earlier years she was a member of the Willing Workers
organization and was an accomplished church musician who served several area churches
as their pianist; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Shaw was very involved in her community as a devout member
of the Mission Board; and
WHEREAS, as a faithful member of the Mission Board, she visited the elderly at
nursing homes and the sick and people who were unable to leave their homes; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Shaw was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother
to her only child, Mrs. Lorraine Slacks, her two grandsons, and four great grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, although the death of Mrs. Lucille Shaw Benford has left a void in the
lives of those who loved and cared about her, her legacy, love, and good deeds shall live
long in their hearts.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby record and acknowledge the contributions of Mrs.
Lucille Shaw Benford to the city of Monroe, to her family, to her church community, and
does hereby express the deepest regret and sorrow of the members upon her death. ENROLLEDHR NO. 173
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Mrs. Lorraine Slacks.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES