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Regular Session, 2012
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 3
BY SENATOR MILLS
CONDOLENCES. Expresses condolences upon the death of Glenn Lucien DeLaune Sr.
A RESOLUTION1
To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the2
death of Glenn Lucien DeLaune Sr.3
WHEREAS, Glenn DeLaune Sr. was a native of Parks, Louisiana and graduated from4
the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, then known as the University of Southwestern5
Louisiana, in 1963 with a degree in music education; and6
WHEREAS, he taught music for ten years in Golden Meadow and Cecilia,7
Louisiana; and8
WHEREAS, his favorite musical instrument was the trombone and he served as9
conductor and musician in the Iberia Community Band as well as a member of the Eunice10
Concert Band; and11
WHEREAS, he was the director of several church choirs including Parks Choir in12
Parks, Louisiana; and13
WHEREAS, Mr. DeLaune was a singer with the St. Anne Choir of Youngsville,14
Louisiana and with the Acadian French Memorial Choir of St. Martinville, Louisiana; and15
WHEREAS, after teaching, he started work in 1971 in the sugar industry, where he16
spent most of his working career; and17
WHEREAS, Mr. DeLaune retired from the Louisiana Sugar Cane Co-op in St.18 SR NO. 3
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Martinville, Louisiana where he held the positions of fabrication superintendent and assistant1
manager; and2
WHEREAS, upon his retirement he continued consulting work for the Louisiana3
Sugar Cane Co-op; and4
WHEREAS, Mr. DeLaune enjoyed hobbies which included working with watches,5
clocks, model trains, and traveling; and6
WHEREAS, Mr. DeLaune is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, the former7
Mary Ellen LaLande; one son, Glenn DeLaune Jr. and his wife Katie; one daughter, Beth8
Comeaux and her husband, Anthony; one grandchild, Madison Comeaux of Youngsville,9
Louisiana; his mother, Ethel Roy DeLaune; sister, Gail Pierre of Parks, Louisiana; and one10
brother, Russ DeLaune and his wife Gloria of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and11
WHEREAS, he was preceded in death by his father, Antoine DeLaune, formerly of12
Parks, Louisiana; and13
WHEREAS, a memorial mass of Christian burial was celebrated August 20, 201114
at St. Anne Catholic Church in Youngsville, Louisiana; and15
WHEREAS, all who knew Mr. DeLaune, will remember his music, his voice, and16
musical teachings, as well as a his being a loving father, husband, and friend.17
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana18
does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolence upon the death of Glenn Lucien19
DeLaune Sr. and does hereby extend enduring appreciation for the pride and honor that this20
wonderful man will forever bring to his family, friends, church choirs, and community.21
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the22
family of Mr. Glenn Lucien DeLaune Sr.23
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Michelle Broussard-Johnson.
DIGEST
Mills SR No. 3
Expresses condolences upon the death of Glenn Lucien DeLaune Sr.