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Regular Session, 2013
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 158
BY REPRESENTATIVE LEGER
CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Gerald Paul Doiron, Sr., of
Houma
A RESOLUTION1
To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Gerald Paul2
Doiron, Sr., of Houma.3
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that members of the4
Louisiana House of Representatives have learned of the death of Gerald Paul Doiron, Sr.,5
on Friday, May 31, 2013, at the age of seventy-nine; and6
WHEREAS, Gerald Paul Doiron, Sr., was born to the late Clayton and Marguerite7
Doiron in Houma, Louisiana, on July 15, 1933, and was the oldest boy of eight children; and8
WHEREAS, Mr. Doiron attended St. Francis de Sales School and graduated in 1951,9
he was on the first football team at the school, was crowned homecoming king, and was the10
first recipient of the Bishop Schexnayder Award; and11
WHEREAS, Mr. Doiron served his country honorably in the United States Army for12
many years; and 13
WHEREAS, Mr. Doiron was a man of passion and diligence who went to electronic14
trade school after leaving the military, and was the owner of Doiron's T.V. Sales & Service15
for fifty years. He was known as the "TV" man among many in Houma and was assisted in16
the business by his son, Jerry, who will never forget all of the knowledge and wisdom his17
greatest mentor, his father, gave him; and 18
WHEREAS, Mr. Doiron was a devout Catholic and parishioner of Maria Immacolata19
Catholic Church; and20 HLS 13RS-4024 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, Mr. Doiron was married to his beloved wife, Kathleen Griffin, for1
thirty-nine years; and2
WHEREAS, Mr. Doiron was a devoted father to Becky Blanchard, Brenda Doiron,3
Gerald "Jerry" Doiron, Jr., Beth McNamara, Bridget Lusco, and Amanda Falgoust; and 4
WHEREAS, Mr. Doiron was a wonderful grandfather to Danielle Doiron Leger,5
Brandon McNamara, Brent McNamara, Lauren Lusco, Tyler Lusco, Katelyn Falgoust, and6
Carter Falgoust, and great-grandfather to Braxton McNamara; and7
WHEREAS, Mr. Doiron enjoyed fishing, playing drums and piano, and spending8
time with his family; and9
WHEREAS, Mr. Doiron was the rock of his family, and was known by "daddy",10
"pawpaw" and "Bruh-man"; and 11
WHEREAS, Mr. Doiron's family is thankful for the many wonderful memories12
shared while fishing with him, the Tuesday family suppers, the Doiron Christmas parties13
where he played drums and sang Christmas carols, the many fishing trips at the camp, and14
many more memories that will be cherished for the rest of their days; and15
WHEREAS, although his death has left a tremendous void in his community and16
family, Mr. Doiron's memory shall live on forever in the minds and hearts of all who were17
fortunate enough to have known and loved him. 18
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the19
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby extend sincere regrets and condolences to the family20
of Gerald Paul Doiron, Sr., of Houma on the occasion of his death, and does hereby21
acknowledge with gratitude his outstanding service, many accomplishments, and22
extraordinary love for his family.23
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted24
to the family of Gerald Paul Doiron, Sr.25 HLS 13RS-4024 ORIGINAL
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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)]
Leger HR No. 158
Expresses condolences upon the death of Gerald Paul Doiron, Sr., of Houma