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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 7
BY REPRESENTATIVE LEGER
A RESOLUTION
To commend Harry Lee Sluss of New Orleans on the occasion of his one hundred second
birthday.
WHEREAS, it is with great pride that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana commends Harry Lee Sluss upon the momentous occasion of his
one hundred second birthday; and
WHEREAS, born on March 30, 1910, Mr. Sluss still attends church at Watson
Memorial Teaching Ministry in New Orleans, where he enjoys singing; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sluss had six children with his first wife, the late Ethel Sluss, and
has been married to Charline Sluss since 1984; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sluss is a builder and electrician licensed by the state of California;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sluss is an honorable citizen who takes pleasure in helping
members of his community; and
WHEREAS, the city of New Orleans is lucky to have an extraordinary man like
Mr. Sluss, who is undoubtedly among the few centenarians who still sing and dance; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sluss merits a special measure of commendation for the tremendous
pride and honor that he brings to the city of New Orleans, the state of Louisiana, and all who
know and love him.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Harry Lee Sluss of New Orleans upon the
momentous occasion of his one hundred second birthday, does hereby recognize and record
the extraordinary life he has lived in the one hundred two years since his birth, does hereby
extend enduring gratitude for the contributions he has made to his community and his
family, and does hereby wish him full measures of happiness in the years to come. ENROLLEDHR NO. 7
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Harry Lee Sluss.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES