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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 38
BY REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON
A RESOLUTION
To express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Charles Helm Masters, Jr.,
of Baton Rouge.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the
House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana have learned of the death of
Charles Helm Masters, Jr., of Baton Rouge on Monday, April 9, 2012, at the age of eighty;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Masters was born in Marksville on December 23, 1931, and
attended Marksville High School, graduating in 1950; and
WHEREAS, from 1950 until 1954, Mr. Masters attended the University of Notre
Dame, where he received his bachelor of arts degree in economics; he became a loyal and
consistent benefactor to Notre Dame throughout his lifetime; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Masters returned to Avoyelles Parish after college and joined his
father, Charles Helm Masters, Sr., in business, operating and owning Ideal Chevrolet and
various other enterprises for thirty-seven years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Masters was a community leader throughout his lifetime, from his
early days as an Eagle Scout and his gubernatorial appointments to various state
commissions to serving as chief executive officer of Union Bank of Marksville; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Masters was a member of various civic organizations, including
the Kisatchie National Park for Preservation, the Association of Special Needs Children in
Avoyelles Parish, of which he served as president, the Marksville Beautification Project,
the Marksville Chamber of Commerce, and the Young Presidents Organization; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Masters was preceded in death by his father, Charles Helm Masters,
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WHEREAS, Mr. Masters is survived by his wife, Gwen L. Masters; his children,
Coral Marie Masters, her two children, and five grandchildren; Donna Lea Childress and
spouse, Lamar; John David Masters and spouse, Janet, his child, and one grandchild;
Claudette "Detty" Masters; Michele Ann LaCombe and spouse, Jody, and their three
children; and Mary "Aggie" Littleton and spouse, Ronnie, and their two children; and his
step-daughters, Monica Joubert and spouse, Jacques, and their two children; Veronica
Soileau and spouse, Jody; and Angie Myers and spouse, Brandon; and
WHEREAS, with the death of Mr. Masters, Louisiana has lost one of her finest
citizens, a gentleman of many gifts and talents who has left an indelible mark on the lives
of those he touched; and
WHEREAS, although the death of Charles Helm Masters, Jr., has left a tremendous
void in his community, his memory shall live forever in the minds and hearts of all who
loved him and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
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 Charles Helm Masters, Jr., of Baton Rouge, does hereby record for posterity his
outstanding accomplishments and singular contributions, and does hereby extend enduring
appreciation for the tremendous pride and honor that this wonderful man will forever bring
to his family, friends, community, state, and nation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the family of Charles Helm Masters, Jr.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES