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Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 90
BY REPRESENTATIVES JOHNSON AND ROY
CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Deanna Patin Roy of
Marksville
A RESOLUTION1
To express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Deanna Patin Roy of2
Marksville.3
WHEREAS, it was with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the4
Louisiana House of Representatives learned of the death of Deanna Patin Roy of Marksville5
on Friday, May 7, 2010, at the age of seventy; and 6
WHEREAS, a native of New Roads, Mrs. Roy came to Avoyelles Parish as a home7
economics and English teacher at Fifth Ward High School, following in the footsteps of her8
mother, who was a home economics teacher in New Roads for several decades; and9
WHEREAS, Mrs. Roy was a graduate of Southwestern Louisiana Institute, now the10
University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where she was a member of Phi Mu sorority; and11
WHEREAS, as a young teacher, Mrs. Roy married Marksville attorney A.J. "Sookie"12
Roy, Jr., and together over the years, they became involved in several local banks, which13
eventually merged into Cottonport Bank; and14
WHEREAS, the Roy family has been active in banking in Avoyelles Parish since the15
1960s; and16
WHEREAS, Mrs. Roy was the former president of the Mansura State Bank and17
served as the vice president of buildings and premises and director emeritus of the18
Cottonport Bank until her death; and19 HLS 10RS-4124 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, over the years, Mrs. Roy used her culinary background to entertain1
national, state, and local dignitaries through bank functions and through her late husband's2
tenure as president of the state board of education; and3
WHEREAS, Mrs. Roy was a devoted member of the Catholic churches in Avoyelles4
Parish, including St. Joseph Catholic Church; and5
WHEREAS, in her leisure time, Mrs. Roy was passionate about people, gardening,6
and her community; and7
WHEREAS, Mrs. Roy was highly active in garden clubs and horticulture and had a8
passion for landscaping and flowers; and9
WHEREAS, Mrs. Roy was also involved with the Louisiana Garden Club10
Federation, Inc. (LGCF) as a state life member, and she was also a member of the LGCF11
Eighth District Flower Show Judges' Council and the Marksville Garden Club; and 12
WHEREAS, Mrs. Roy was a nationally accredited flower show judge with the13
designation of master status, a landscape design critic with the designation of master status,14
and a gardening consultant; and15
WHEREAS, Mrs. Roy is survived by her son, A.J. Roy III; two brothers, Daryl Patin16
and his wife, Janie, and Fabian Patin and his wife, Anne; two grandchildren, Anthony J. Roy17
IV and Grace Katherine Roy; and an array of extended family members and friends; and18
WHEREAS, Mrs. Roy was preceded in death by her husband, A.J. Roy, Jr., and her19
parents, Bertram and Frances Cerame Patin; and20
WHEREAS, with the death of Mrs. Roy, Louisiana has lost one of her finest citizens;21
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Roy, who was admired by all whose lives she touched, leaves23
behind a rich and unique legacy and is greatly missed; and24
WHEREAS, although the death of Deanna Patin Roy has left a tremendous void in25
her community, her memory shall live on forever in the minds and hearts of all who knew26
and loved her.27
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the28
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the29
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outstanding accomplishments and singular contributions, and does hereby extend enduring1
appreciation for the pride and honor that this wonderful woman will forever bring to her2
family, friends, community, and state.3
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted4
to the family of Deanna Patin Roy. 5
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)]
Johnson HR No. 90
Expresses condolences upon the death of Deanna Patin Roy of Marksville.