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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 116
BY REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON
A RESOLUTION
To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Ronald
Nicholas Mayeux of Hessmer.
WHEREAS, on April 29, 2014, Ronald Nicholas Mayeux left his labor of tilling in
this life to experience the beauty of the evergreen gardens of eternity; and
WHEREAS, Ronald Mayeux was a lifelong educator who began his career as a
vocational agriculture teacher, progressing to the ranks of principal and coach at Hessmer
High School, supervisor, and superintendent of Avoyelles Parish Schools for two separate
terms; and
WHEREAS, in his later years, Mr. Mayeux returned to his roots in vocational
agriculture; he worked for the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center as the
executive secretary of the Louisiana Future Farmers of America; and
WHEREAS, an alumnus of Louisiana State University, Mr. Mayeux was an avid
Tiger fan with a passion for baseball and softball who coached teams on several levels; he
was instrumental in bringing Little League to Avoyelles Parish; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Mayeux was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret; mother and
father, Eunice and Paul Mayeux; mother-in-law, Jannel Lambert; and brother, Gerald
Chatelain; and
WHEREAS, left behind to cherish his memory are his children, Eric Mayeux and
wife Lisa, Jill Paul and husband John, Toni Dubroc and husband Randy, Kipp Mayeux and
wife Jennalyn; grandchildren, Tory Parks and husband Thad, Ryne Mayeux and wife
Dakota, and Tyler Gagnard; great-grandchild, Emalynn Margaret Mayeux; father-in-law,
Anthony Lambert; sister, Penny Lucci; sisters-in-law, Vicki Douglas and husband John Dale,
and Janice Chatelain; nephews, Warren Douglas and Corey Chatelain; grand-niece Allyson
Douglas; and a host of other family and friends; and ENROLLEDHR NO. 116
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WHEREAS, Mr. Mayeux helped to educate, motivate, and inspire a countless
number of people throughout his lifetime, instilling in the youth of Louisiana the values of
hearth and hard work, and it is with great sorrow that the members of the House of
Representatives mourn his passing.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express sincere condolences upon the death of Ronald
Nicholas Mayeux, does hereby extend heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of
Mr. Mayeux, and does hereby share in prayers for comfort and peace.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the family of Ronald Nicholas Mayeux.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES