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Regular Session, 2013 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 54
BY SENATORS BROOME AND DORSEY-COLOMB
A RESOLUTION
To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the
death of Zelma Delores Warner Hall.
WHEREAS, it is with great sadness that the members of the Senate of the Legislature
of Louisiana have learned of the passing of Zelma Delores Warner Hall on April 24, 2013,
at age ninety-six; and
WHEREAS, a native of Alsen and resident of Baton Rouge, she was a 1935 graduate
of McKinley High School, received a bachelor's degree from Southern University, and
completed additional studies at Atlanta University and Louisiana State University; and
WHEREAS, Zelma Hall taught at Eden Park, Perkins Road and was an initial faculty
member at Buchanan Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, she was a member of New St. John Baptist Church, Lucky 20 Social
Club, Central City Exxon Annuity Club and Educators of Yesteryear; and
WHEREAS, Zelma Hall was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Laula
Griffin Warner; husband, Tony Joseph Hall; son, Anthony Joseph Hall; brothers, Joe, Peter
and Charlie Gray, Willie, Arthur and David Warner; sisters, Edna Gray, Pinkey, Mary and
Ethel Warner and Elmena W. Daniel; and
WHEREAS, she is survived by her daughters, Mamye L. Hall and Arlene Jan H.
Sampson; goddaughter, Linda S. Daniel; daughter-in-law, Marion A. Hall; grandson,
Anthony J. Hall II; great-granddaughter, Precious L. Hall; great-grandson, Tyler K. Howard;
great great-granddaughter, Keiona M. Payne; sisters-in-law; Ruth M., Ruth K., and Alice F.
Hall; nephews, Henry Gray, David A. Jr. and wife Pamela, Sidney W. and wife Lillian,
Terry R. and wife Sharon, Charles B. and wife Lisa and Kent G. Hall; nieces, Doretha S.
Delandro and Retired General Donald Delandro and Annette G. Horton; a special cousin,
Elaine M. Griffin; and adopted granddaughter, Laina Dabney; and
WHEREAS, her memory as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-
grandmother, great great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, and as a dedicated educator, will be
held dear by her family, friends, former students, and those that had the opportunity to know SR NO. 54 ENROLLED
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her.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
hereby expresses its sympathy and extends sincere condolences to the family of Zelma
Delores Warner Hall on the occasion of her passing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
family of Zelma Delores Warner Hall.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE