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First Extraordinary Session, 2011
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 20
BY REPRESENTATIVE AUBERT
A RESOLUTION
To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Mr. Burnell
Irvin.
WHEREAS, the Louisiana House of Representatives has learned of the passing of
Mr. Burnell Irvin; and
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2011, the citizens of Louisiana, particularly the citizens of
Ascension Parish, lost one of its beloved friends in Burnell Irvin; and
WHEREAS, Burnell Irvin was born on November 28, 1944, from the union of
Randolph and Doretha Thomas Irvin; and
WHEREAS, Burnell was a veteran of the United States Army and worked for Cargill
Inc., until his retirement; and
WHEREAS, he was a faithful member of the Hopeful Triumph Baptist Church,
where he also served as an usher; and
WHEREAS, he leaves to cherish his memories, a loving wife of 38 years, Cynthia
and his son, Mario and daughter-in-law Nicholl, and a host of brothers, sisters, nieces,
nephews, and other relatives and friends; and
WHEREAS, his passing will leave a void in the hearts of those he loved and who
loved him; and
WHEREAS, this void will be filled by the fond memories that they all shall cherish.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express its heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the family of Burnell Irvin.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES