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Regular Session, 2011
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 41
BY REPRESENTATIVE ROSALIND JONES
CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Patricia Smith
A RESOLUTION1
To express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Patricia Smith.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 Patricia Smith at the age4
of sixty; and5
WHEREAS, born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on October 4, 1950, Patricia Smith6
was the beloved mother of two and the grandmother of five; and7
WHEREAS, Patricia Smith was a graduate of Central State University, where she8
received a bachelor's degree in education, and she earned a master's degree from the9
University of Oklahoma; and10
WHEREAS, Patricia Smith served with valor in the United States Air Force from11
1979 until 1992; she attained the rank of captain and received an honorable discharge; and12
WHEREAS, in 2010, Patricia Smith retired from the United States Department of13
Justice, where she served with distinction as an administrative officer; previously, she served14
as an administrative clerk with the United States Department of Housing and Urban15
Development in Oklahoma City; and16
WHEREAS, Patricia Smith was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, the17
Oklahoma Trailblazers Ski Club, and the Community Association for the Welfare of School18
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WHEREAS, with the death of Patricia Smith, Louisiana has lost one of her finest1
citizens, a woman who was admired by all whose lives she touched, leaves behind a rich and2
unique legacy, and is greatly missed; and3
WHEREAS, although the death of Patricia Smith has left a tremendous void in her4
community, her memory shall live on forever in the minds and hearts of all who knew and5
loved her.6
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the7
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the8
death of Patricia Smith, does hereby recognize and record for posterity her outstanding9
accomplishments and singular contributions, and does hereby extend enduring appreciation10
for the pride and honor that this wonderful woman will forever bring to her family, friends,11
community, state, and nation.12
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted13
to the family of Patricia Smith.14
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)]
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Expresses condolences upon the death of Patricia Smith.