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Regular Session, 2013
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 33
BY REPRESENTATIVE HUVAL AND SENATOR MILLS
COMMENDATIONS: Commends Ray Pellerin for his outstanding accomplishments and
significant contributions to his community and state
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON1
To commend Ray Pellerin for his outstanding accomplishments and significant contributions2
to his community and to express appreciation for the pride he brings to his family,3
friends and colleagues, the Acadiana community, and the state of Louisiana.4
WHEREAS, it is fitting to recognize and record for posterity the singular5
contributions and talents of Ray Pellerin; and6
WHEREAS, Mr. Pellerin has had a long and remarkable career, during which he has7
consistently demonstrated his intense determination to fully use every opportunity to8
improve the welfare of the citizens of the Acadiana region in an honorable and dedicated9
manner; and10
WHEREAS, when Mr. Pellerin was just twenty-six years old he spearheaded the11
effort, including the fire chiefs throughout the parish, that led to the creation of the St.12
Martin Parish Fire District; and13
WHEREAS, Mr. Pellerin is a founding organizer of Tour du Teche, a one-hundred-14
thirty-five-mile canoe and kayak race down Bayou Teche through St. Landry, St. Martin,15
Iberia, and St. Mary parishes; and16
WHEREAS, Mr. Pellerin studied mechanical engineering at Louisiana State17
University and obtained his degree from Texas Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science; and18
WHEREAS, Mr. Pellerin returned to Beaux Bridge in 1962 to start running his19
family's funeral home and worked for seventeen years as an embalmer; and20 HLS 13RS-147 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, Mr. Pellerin is the past president of his family's businesses, Pellerin1
Funeral Homes, Inc., Pellerin Life Insurance Co., and Pellerin Marble and Granite Co. and2
the founder of Limousines Limited; and3
WHEREAS, Mr. Pellerin and his family operate funeral homes throughout the4
Acadiana region, including in Arnaudville, Breaux Bridge, Cecilia, Henderson, New Iberia,5
and St. Martinville; and6
WHEREAS, Mr. Pellerin created a pioneer computer program for insurance7
companies and invented a drill that significantly shortened the process of drilling holes in8
granite; and9
WHEREAS, on June 29, 1963, Mr. Pellerin married the love of his life, the former10
Susan Caroline Taylor of New Iberia, with whom he is celebrating his fiftieth wedding11
anniversary this year; and12
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Pellerin are the proud parents of four children, Gene,13
Frank, Paula, and Andre, and have eight grandchildren; and14
WHEREAS, Mr. Pellerin and his son Gene risked their lives and gave selflessly of15
their time to assist the Louisiana Funeral Director Recovery Team in the immediate16
aftermath of Hurricane Katrina to help with autopsies at the Jefferson Parish Forensic17
Science Center in Gretna; and18
WHEREAS, Mr. Pellerin established the St. Martin Parish Disaster Relief Fund after19
the area was devastated by tornadoes and has contributed significantly to the effort that has20
granted scholarship funds to worthy students through a family foundation; and21
WHEREAS, Mr. Pellerin is the founder of the Cajun Christmas Bayou Parade in22
Breaux Bridge as well as Cycle Cajun Country; and23
WHEREAS, Mr. Pellerin has been recognized by many organizations for his civic24
involvement, philanthropy, and outstanding service to the community, including being25
selected as Fireman of the Year and Crawfish Festival King; and26
WHEREAS, Mr. Pellerin received the distinction of being selected as the 201227
St. Martin Leader in Philanthropy by the Community Foundation of Acadiana for his28
commitment to improving the quality of life in St. Martin Parish and for his leadership in the29
Tour de Teche and Petite Tour du Teche races; and30 HLS 13RS-147 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, it is only appropriate that a special measure of commendation be1
extended to Ray Pellerin as he is recognized with abiding affection and the utmost2
admiration and respect by the Louisiana Legislature.3
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby4
commend Ray Pellerin for his outstanding accomplishments, does hereby express enduring5
appreciation to him for the tremendous pride, honor, and joy he brings to his family, friends,6
and colleagues, the Acadiana community, and the state of Louisiana, and does hereby extend7
to him every good wish for continued success and happiness in the future.8
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted9
to Ray Pellerin.10
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Huval HCR No. 33
Commends Ray Pellerin for his outstanding accomplishments and significant contributions
to his community and state.