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Regular Session, 2012
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 19
BY SENATOR BUFFINGTON
CONDOLENCES. Expresses condolences upon the death of Fred Bell Carter Jr. of
Mansfield, Louisiana.
A RESOLUTION1
To express the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of2
Louisiana upon the death of Fred Bell Carter Jr., teacher, coach, and mentor; a3
person fulfilled by his service to his God, to his family, and to his community.4
WHEREAS, it is with great sorrow that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana5
has learned of the sudden passing of Fred Bell Carter Jr., beloved teacher, counselor, and6
football coach at Mansfield High School; and7
WHEREAS, he was born August 5, 1947, in Wichita, Kansas to parents, Fred and8
Ethel Lee Rogers Carter; and9
WHEREAS, he came to know the Lord at the tender age of twelve and had kept the10
faith, forever a faithful servant of Jesus Christ; and11
WHEREAS, after high school, Fred Carter played football as a linebacker at Alcorn12
State University in Mississippi; and13
WHEREAS, Fred Carter was a man of generous spirit whose love of family and14
friends was of the utmost importance in his life; and15
WHEREAS, he worked tirelessly for the benefit of others, devoted his life to16
unselfish service to God, and lived as a true steward of Christian faith and fellowship; and17
WHEREAS, Fred Carter was a member of Mary Evergreen Baptist Church in18 SR NO. 19
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Grand Cane and served in many church functions as deacon, finance committee member,1
Sunday School teacher, Baptist Training Union teacher, pastor's anniversary committee2
member, and as an effective member of the prison ministry; and3
WHEREAS, he is survived by his wife of forty-one years, Bettie Jean Williams4
Carter, sons, Marcus and Tony, brothers, sisters, cherished family members, beloved friends,5
and former students; and6
WHEREAS, upon his untimely death, the Mansfield community lost a unique7
individual, who left an indelible mark upon the lives of all those who knew him and8
benefitted from his generosity of spirit and wise counsel; and9
WHEREAS, although Fred Bell Carter has been taken from our midst all too soon,10
he will be remembered for his devotion to family, his friendly demeanor, his smile, his11
kindness to others, his courage, and his steadfast dedication to his God, his students, and to12
his community.13
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana14
does hereby express sincere condolences upon the death of Fred Bell Carter Jr.15
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana does16
hereby acknowledge that his life was well spent in benevolent service to others as a good17
Christian, teacher, counselor, mentor, and football coach, and at his passing, pay tribute to18
the remarkable legacy that shall live on in the hearts of those he touched in life.19
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to his20
widow, Bettie Jean Carter.21
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Susan P. Montague.
DIGEST
Buffington SR No.
Expresses condolences upon the death of Fred Bell Carter Jr.