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Regular Session, 2012 ENROLLED
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 33
BY SENATORS BROWN, AMEDEE AND GARY SMITH AND REPRESENTATIVES
GAINES, PRICE AND SCHEXNAYDER
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON
To express the sincere condolences of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the death of
Reverend Lucien R. Garrett Sr.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret that the passing of Reverend Lucien R. Garrett Sr.
on March 14, 2012, at age seventy-four, in Thibodaux, Louisiana has been learned; and
WHEREAS, Lucien R. Garrett was born in New Orleans on June 28, 1937, to the
union of Isaac N. Garrett Sr. and Winnie Ellis Garrett of Vacherie, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, while he was a minister of music at the First Baptist Church in Vacherie
in 1957, he met Ella Mae Moses, who was one of the choir members, and on March 1, 1958,
they married and this union was blessed with eight children; and
WHEREAS, his ministry as pastor began in 1961 at the New Pilgrim Baptist Church
in Vacherie and in 1969, he became pastor at the Mt. Bethel Baptist Church of
Donaldsonville, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, he became pastor of the First Baptist Church in Vacherie where he
served until his retirement in 2009; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Garrett constantly provided training for every auxiliary in the
church exposing them to the truths and knowledge of what he expected of them by the
church, and his wife stood beside him, supporting his aspiration, and catering to his interests;
and
WHEREAS, Reverend Garrett is survived by his wife; eight children, Lorena
(James), Lucien Jr., Rouxie (Robert), Carla (Lambert), Rodney, John, Brian (Leticia), and
Jay (Cenedra); one sister Bernadine Garrett; eight grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews,
cousins, brothers, and sisters-in-law; other relatives, and friends to cherish his memories. SCR NO. 33 ENROLLED
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana hereby extends
sincere condolences to the family of Reverend Lucien R. Garrett Sr. on the occasion of his
death, expresses enduring appreciation for his outstanding accomplishments and singular
contributions during a lifetime of dedication and service to God and his family, friends,
church, and community, and recognizes Reverend Garrett's 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 copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Ella
Mae Moses Garrett.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES