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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 132
BY REPRESENTATIVE HUNTER
A RESOLUTION
To express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Ruby Mae Washington.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the
Louisiana House of Representatives have learned of the death of Ruby May Washington on
Friday, May 18, 2012, at the age of eighty-one; and
WHEREAS, on July 4, 1930, Ruby Mae Washington was born to Icile and Ruby
Williams, in Union, Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Washington was raised by her grandparents, William H. and Lillie
L. Bostick, in Zwolle, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, at a young age, Mrs. Washington united with the St. John Baptist
Church of Zwolle under the leadership of Reverend William Garner, and she later moved
to Monroe and became a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Washington was united in holy matrimony with Garfield
Washington, Jr., on April 14, 1954, and to this union, one child, Angela Denise, was born;
and
WHEREAS, a graduate of Southern University, Mrs. Washington served with great
distinction and effectiveness as a librarian at Alto and Start high schools in Richland Parish
for thirty years; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Washington was a life member of Southern University Alumni
Federation, Monroe Chapter, and served as the secretary of the Samoan Civic and Social
Club; and
WHEREAS, Ruby Mae Washington was preceded in death by her husband, Garfield
Washington; her parents, Ruby and Icile Williams; two brothers, Alton and Charles
Williams; and her uncle, William Henry Bostick; she is survived by her loving and devoted
daughter, Angela Denise (the Honorable James "Jamie" E. Mayo); two grandchildren, Jared ENROLLEDHR NO. 132
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Brandon and Ashley Denise Mayo; one great-grandson, Tyler Alexander Williams; Drs. Al
and Annette McHenry; Noella Bostick; one brother, Billy D. Williams; one special
sister-in-law, Delores Williams; a special cousin, Helene "Baby Dear" Joyner; and numerous
other relatives and friends; and
WHEREAS, with the death of Ruby Mae Washington, Louisiana has lost one of her
finest citizens, a woman of many gifts and talents who has left an indelible mark on the lives
of those she touched; and
WHEREAS, although the death of Ruby Mae Washington has left a tremendous void
in her community, her memory shall live forever in the minds and hearts of all who loved
her and all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
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 Ruby Mae Washington, does hereby record for posterity her outstanding
accomplishments and singular contributions, and does hereby extend enduring appreciation
for the tremendous pride and honor that this wonderful woman will forever bring to her
family, friends, church, community, and state.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the family of Ruby Mae Washington.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES