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First Extraordinary Session, 2011
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 12
BY REPRESENTATIVES DIXON, HAZEL, AND ROY
CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Major Earl K. Cross
A RESOLUTION1
To express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Major Earl K. Cross.2
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the3
Louisiana House of Representatives have learned of the death of Major Earl K. Cross on4
Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at the age of seventy-eight; and5
WHEREAS, Earl Cross retired with the rank of major from the Rapides Parish6
Sheriff's Department after twenty-six years of dedicated and highly productive service; and7
WHEREAS, an active member of his community, Major Cross was the president of8
Lower Third Neighborhood Watch, a deacon at Oakland Baptist Church, a member of the9
Bass Club, and one of the founders of Magnolia Peace Officers; and10
WHEREAS, Major Cross was preceded in death by his parents, John and Phyllis11
Young Cross, and his brother, John Cross, Jr.; and12
WHEREAS, Major Cross is survived by his wife, Lillie B. Hallman Cross; four sons,13
Earl Cross, Jr., and his wife Sherrie, Travis Cross, Harry Gilliam and his wife Veronica, and14
Larry Gilliam and his wife Thomasine; three daughters, Phyllis Cross Bowman, Alberta15
Cross Roberson and her husband Larry, and Emma Cross Boyd and her husband John; one16
sister, Amy Cheney; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces,17
nephews, other relatives, and friends; and18
WHEREAS, with the death of Major Cross, Louisiana has lost one of her finest sons,19
a beloved individual who was widely respected and admired for his kindness and integrity;20
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WHEREAS, although the death of Major Cross has left a tremendous void in his1
community, his memory shall live forever in the minds and hearts of all who were blessed2
to know and love him.3
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the4
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the5
death of Major Earl K. Cross, does hereby record for posterity his singular contributions and6
outstanding achievements, and does hereby express enduring appreciation for the pride and7
honor that this fine gentleman will forever bring to Rapides Parish and to the state of8
Louisiana.9
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted10
to the family of Major Earl K. Cross.11
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)]
Dixon HR No. 12
Expresses condolences upon the death of Major Earl K. Cross.