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Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 55
BY REPRESENTATIVE MORRIS
A RESOLUTION
To commend William C. "Pat" Allen III and Patricia Hoke Allen upon the celebration of
their fiftieth wedding anniversary.
WHEREAS, William C. "Pat" Allen III and Patricia Hoke Allen were married on
April 29, 1960, by Pastor Marr at Northwood Baptist Church in Shreveport, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Allen lived in Shreveport for a few months after their
marriage until the couple moved to Natchitoches, where Mr. Allen attended college at
Northwestern State University and graduated in 1962; and
WHEREAS, during the summers, Mr. Allen worked for his father in the oil and gas
business; and
WHEREAS, after college, Mr. Allen went to work for his father full time at W.C.
Allen Oil and Gas Company, and the couple lived in Oil City, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, after his father's death in 1997, Mr. Allen became part owner of W.C.
Allen Oil and Gas Company with his brothers; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Allen worked as a beautician for several years and dedicated many
years to the raising of four wonderful children; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Allen are loving and proud parents and grandparents to
their four children, William Calvin Allen IV, who passed away in 1999, Angie Allen
Rossett, Roysan Allen Rotman, and Mende Allen Chance, and their nine grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Allen currently reside in Blanchard, Louisiana, and the
couple celebrated their fiftieth anniversary on Thursday, April 29, 2010, with family and
friends; and
WHEREAS, the Allens' dedication to each other and to their family is an example
of lifelong love and commitment, and their anniversary is a joyous and memorable occasion
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend William C. "Pat" Allen III and Patricia Hoke
Allen upon the joyful and memorable occasion of their fiftieth wedding anniversary, does
hereby recognize and record for posterity the beautiful example of dedication and love that
they have provided to their family and community, and does hereby extend best wishes for
their continued happiness as they enjoy their future years together.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to William C. "Pat" Allen III and Patricia Hoke Allen.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES