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First Extraordinary Session, 2011
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 3
BY REPRESENTATIVE ROY
CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of June Peach
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON1
To express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of June Wheeler Peach.2
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the3
Louisiana Legislature learned of the death of June Wheeler Peach of Alexandria, Louisiana,4
on January 27, 2011; and5
WHEREAS, she was born on July 31, 1938, to Henry Paul and Myrtle Wurster6
Wheeler and was a native of Jonesville, Louisiana; and7
WHEREAS, she graduated from Bolton High School in 1957 and attended8
Northwestern State University; and9
WHEREAS, she was married to the late John Hill Peach III on June 1, 1957, and of10
that union four children were born: John Henry Peach, Tom Glen Peach, Tammy Peach11
Lee, and Cindy Peach Branham; and12
WHEREAS, she loved her family and community and was a devout member of13
Horseshoe Drive United Methodist Church; and14
WHEREAS, June Wheeler Peach was an advocate for the elderly and those who15
needed assistance with their day-to-day lives, and showed her passion for her causes by16
being a board member and involved in numerous community causes throughout central17
Louisiana, including Rehabilitative Advancement Center, Shepherd Center, Southern18
Gerontology Society, Caring People's Free Pharmacy, Cenla Coalition for the Homeless,19
Louisiana Nursing Home Association, Friendship House, Regional Special Olympics,20
Central Louisiana Coalition to Prevent Homelessness, Cabrini Foundation, YWCA,21 HLS 111ES-40 ORIGINAL
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Canterbury House, Alzheimer's Foundation, Central Louisiana Health Care Ethics Coalition,1
Handiwork Production, Inc., the Department of Health and Hospitals' Advisory Committee2
on Medicaid, the governor's Advisory Committee on Medicaid, and Food Bank of Central3
Louisiana; and4
WHEREAS, she continued her involvement with the community and her family by5
working with her son, John Henry Peach, on the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade along Post6
Oak Boulevard which began in the 1970s; and7
WHEREAS, June Peach was the recipient of numerous professional and civic awards8
and was honored by the mayor of the city of Alexandria, Jacques Roy, who declared October9
10, 2008, "June Peach Day".10
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby11
express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of June Wheeler Peach, and does12
hereby extend enduring appreciation for the pride and honor that this wonderful lady will13
forever bring to her family, friends, church, community, and state.14
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted15
to the family of June Wheeler Peach.16
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)]
Roy HCR No. 3
Expresses the condolences of the legislature upon the death of June Wheeler Peach.