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Regular Session, 2011
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 41
BY REPRESENTATIVE ROSALIND JONES
A RESOLUTION
To express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Patricia Smith.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the
Louisiana House of Representatives have learned of the death of Patricia Smith at the age
of sixty; and
WHEREAS, born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on October 4, 1950, Patricia Smith
was the beloved mother of two and the grandmother of five; and
WHEREAS, Patricia Smith was a graduate of Central State University, where she
received a bachelor's degree in education, and she earned a master's degree from the
University of Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, Patricia Smith served with valor in the United States Air Force from
1979 until 1992; she attained the rank of captain and received an honorable discharge; and
WHEREAS, in 2010, Patricia Smith retired from the United States Department of
Justice, where she served with distinction as an administrative officer; previously, she served
as an administrative clerk with the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development in Oklahoma City; and
WHEREAS, Patricia Smith was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, the
Oklahoma Trailblazers Ski Club, and the Community Association for the Welfare of School
Children; and
WHEREAS, with the death of Patricia Smith, Louisiana has lost one of her finest
citizens, a woman who was admired by all whose lives she touched, leaves behind a rich and
unique legacy, and is greatly missed; and
WHEREAS, although the death of Patricia Smith has left a tremendous void in her
community, her memory shall live on forever in the minds and hearts of all who knew and
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the
death of Patricia Smith, does hereby recognize and record for posterity her outstanding
accomplishments and singular contributions, and does hereby extend enduring appreciation
for the pride and honor that this wonderful woman will forever bring to her family, friends,
community, state, and nation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the family of Patricia Smith.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES