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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 178
BY REPRESENTATIVE JAMES
CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Lydia Marie Taylor of Baton
Rouge
A RESOLUTION1
To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Lydia Marie2
Taylor.3
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the Louisiana House of4
Representatives has learned of the death of Lydia Marie Taylor, of Baton Rouge; and5
WHEREAS, Lydia Marie Taylor was born on April 19, 1953, to the union of Samuel6
E. Taylor and Thelma Kinchen Berry in New Orleans; and7
WHEREAS, Lydia accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age at First8
Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, where she remained a faithful and9
devoted member throughout her life; and10
WHEREAS, Lydia graduated from McKinley High School in 1971 and from11
Southern University in 1975 with a degree in social work; while at Southern, Lydia was12
initiated into the Alpha Tau Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Fraternity, Inc.; and13
WHEREAS, Lydia retried from Operation Hope, Inc., in 2008, after thirty-two years14
of unwavering service; and15
WHEREAS, throughout her life, McKinley High, Southern University, and Delta16
Sigma Theta remained close to Lydia's heart; and17
WHEREAS, Lydia is preceded in death by her father; one sister, Alma Jean Hunter;18
and one brother, Dale Taylor; and19
WHEREAS, Lydia leaves to cherish her precious memories her loving mother,20
Thelma Berry; one daughter, Samantha; one very special great-nephew whom she loved and21 HLS 14RS-5787 ORIGINAL
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embraced as her own son, Jalen Hunter; two aunts, Delores Matthews and husband Earl and1
Martha Roberson and husband David; one uncle, Leonard Kinchen; one sister, Liz and2
husband Albert; one brother, Chris and wife Debra; nieces and nephews, Derrick Hunter,3
Nicola Carter, Christopher Taylor, Jr., Amanda Taylor, and Chadwick Chapman; a deeply4
devoted and loving friend, Debra Rosenthal; her faithful friend who was always at her side,5
Maximus; and a host of other relatives and friends; and6
WHEREAS, Lydia was a woman whose generosity and loving heart have left an7
indelible mark on the many people whose lives she touched, and she deserves posthumous8
gratitude for the joy and light that she brought to her family, her church, and her community;9
and10
WHEREAS, with the death of Lydia Jackson Martin, Louisiana has truly lost of one11
her finest citizens, a tremendous God-fearing woman of great strength, faith, and integrity,12
and though her death has created a tremendous void in her community, she will forever13
remain an inspiration in the minds and hearts of all who knew and loved her; and14
WHEREAS, Lydia was a charitable and humble servant of the Lord and she lived her15
life in accordance with her beliefs and she leaves a lifetime of good works, kindness and16
generosity toward others, and service and dedication to Christ, that will forever speak for17
Lydia Marie Taylor.18
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the19
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the20
death of Lydia Marie Taylor; does hereby recognize her outstanding achievements and21
singular contributions; does hereby record for posterity her extraordinary gifts and talents;22
and does hereby extend appreciation for her enduring legacy that will continue to be a source23
of great pride and honor for her family and friends, her community, and the state of24
Louisiana.25
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted26
to the family of Lydia Marie Taylor.27 HLS 14RS-5787 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)]
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Expresses condolences upon the death of Lydia Marie Taylor.