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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 56
BY REPRESENTATIVES BARROW, CARTER, FOIL, GREENE, JAMES, PONTI, AND
HONORE
A RESOLUTION
To express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Bishop Richard V. Allmon,
Sr., of Baton Rouge.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the
Louisiana House of Representatives have learned of the death of Bishop Richard V. Allmon,
Sr., on Sunday, April 15, 2012, at the age of fifty-seven; and
WHEREAS, a native of Little Rock, Arkansas, Bishop Richard V. Allmon, Sr., began
his spiritual journey and ministry in the city of Shreveport before moving to Baton Rouge
and becoming a widely respected and admired pastor and community leader; and
WHEREAS, on August 21, 1954, Bishop Allmon was born to Veodis J. and Erma
Allmon, and upon graduating from high school near the top of his class, he received a full
scholarship to the United States Air Force Academy, proudly serving his country for nearly
five years and achieving the rank of sergeant; and
WHEREAS, on October 2, 1972, Bishop Allmon married his best friend and
childhood sweetheart, First Lady Lois S. Allmon, and they were baptized together on
August 18, 1974; to their union were born twelve children; and
WHEREAS, in 1977, Bishop Allmon received his calling to the ministry, and he
earned his certificate of ordination from the United Pentecostal Church International, an
associate of theology degree from Christian Life College, a bachelor of arts in Biblical
studies, and a master of divinity with a specialization in Biblical languages from New
Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; and
WHEREAS, with his wife, Bishop Allmon served with great distinction and
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from 1983 until his passing, and they also served together as senior pastors of Tabernacle
of Truth United Pentecostal Church in Gray; and
WHEREAS, over the past three decades, Bishop Allmon led his family in the
development of churches throughout Louisiana and Mississippi and in establishing the S.E.
Mackey Community and Fitness Center and numerous community outreach facilities,
educational programs, and ministry alliances; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Allmon made his family and his ministry his top priorities, and
his passion for education led to the establishment of Full Gospel Christian Academy; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his significant local service, Bishop Allmon made his
mark throughout the state and beyond, serving as Presbyter at Large over the Louisiana
District of the United Pentecostal Church International and as a member of the executive
advisory board of the Apostolic Archives International and the nominating committee for
the Apostolic Ministerial Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Allmon was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents,
Isaac Allmon, Sr., and Virginia Wright; his maternal grandfather, Willie Brown; his
maternal grandmother, Jessie "Ma Jessie" Momphrey Mitchell; one brother, Greg "Ross"
Stewart; his mother and father-in-law, Mable Straw Houston and Major Straw, Sr.; and his
brother-in-law Major Straw, Jr.; and
WHEREAS, left to cherish Bishop Allmon's memory are his wife of thirty-nine
years, Lois Straw Allmon; seven sons, Richard, Jr. (Demi), Raymond (Rhonda), Reginald,
Robert (Shawanda), Reuben, Ryan (Brittany), and Ramahd; five daughters, Renarda Parker,
Ravonne (Michael) Allmon-Smith, Rachel, Rebecca Allmon-Boatner, and Lois; two
brothers, Laurence (Carolyn) and Gregory, Sr. (Belva); five sisters, Cynthia (James) Woods,
Charlotte and Terry Allmon, Carol (Eddie) Watson, and Tracy (Anthony) Jemerson; two
sisters-in-law, Emma Jean Jones and Mabeline (Louie) Lewis; one brother-in-law, Larry
(Linda) Straw; ten grandchildren, Romeo Parker, Kristopher and Kaleb Allmon, Logan
Smith, David Allmon-Hayn es, Khobe Allmon, Liyah and Leric Boatner, and Samara and
Ryan Allmon, Jr.; four aunts, Viola (Richard) Gentry, Katherine Wright-Knight, Paulette
Chatman, and Shelia Brown; an uncle, Jesse (Beverly) Wright; one godson, Anthony
(Angela) Rogers, Sr.; one goddaughter, Lauren Tillery; and numerous nieces, great-nieces,
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WHEREAS, Bishop Allmon was the kind of citizen who represents what is good
about Louisiana, a man of wisdom and faith who used his gifts and talents to change his
community for the better; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Allmon's fellow citizens mourn the loss of this beloved
individual and share the grief of his family, friends, and congregations at his passing; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Allmon will forever bring great pride and honor to the Baton
Rouge community and to the state of Louisiana.
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 Bishop Richard V. Allmon, Sr., does hereby extend enduring appreciation for his
outstanding accomplishments and singular contributions during a lifetime of dedication and
service to God and his family, friends, churches, and community, and does hereby recognize
that his legacy of kindness and compassion shall live forever in the minds and hearts of all
who knew and loved him.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Sister Lois Allmon.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES