HLS 10RS-5843 ORIGINAL
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Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 175
BY REPRESENTATIVE GARY SMITH
CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the deaths of Kay Roeder, Bruce Roeder,
and Debbie Roeder of Luling
A RESOLUTION1
To express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the deaths of Kay Roeder, Bruce Roeder,2
and Debbie Roeder of Luling.3
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the4
Louisiana House of Representatives have learned of the deaths of Kay Roeder, Bruce5
Roeder, and Debbie Roeder of Luling on Friday, June 11, 2010; and6
WHEREAS, Kay Roeder and her son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Debbie7
Roeder, were among those killed in a devastating flash flood in Arkansas while on a8
camping trip; and 9
WHEREAS, camping in Arkansas has been a favorite tradition of the family for10
decades, and many family members and friends were camping along the Little Missouri11
River at the Albert Pike Recreation Area when heavy rains caused the river to surge before12
dawn, resulting in the deaths of twenty people; and13
WHEREAS, the deaths of the Roeders have left a tremendous void in their14
community, and their passings have created a genuine sense of grief and loss in the hearts15
of their fellow citizens; and16
WHEREAS, with the deaths of these wonderful individuals, their families, friends,17
and fellow citizens have lost people whose contributions have left an indelible mark on every18
person whose life they touched; and19
WHEREAS, these citizens deserve honor, recognition, gratitude, and respect for the20
joy that they brought to their family, friends, community, and state.21 HLS 10RS-5843 ORIGINAL
HR NO. 175
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the1
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the2
deaths of Kay Roeder, Bruce Roeder, and Debbie Roeder of Luling, does hereby extend3
heartfelt sympathies to their loved ones as they mourn this tragic loss, and does hereby4
recognize that the memories of these extraordinary people shall live forever in the minds and5
hearts of all who knew and loved them.6
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted7
to the family of Kay Roeder, Bruce Roeder, and Debbie Roeder.8
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)]
Gary Smith HR No. 175
Expresses condolences upon the deaths of Kay Roeder, Bruce Roeder, and Debbie Roeder
of Luling.