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Regular Session, 2014 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 186
BY SENATOR BROOME
A RESOLUTION
To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the
passing of Dr. Karenlyn Raelette Smith "Kay" Dawson, MD.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the citizens of Louisiana
and the members of the Senate have learned of the passing of Dr. Karenlyn Raelette Smith
"Kay" Dawson, on May 15, 2014, at age forty-eight; and
WHEREAS, she was born on October 25, 1966, to Reverend James Smith and Wray
Webb Smith and was a lifelong member of Greater Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in
Scotlandville, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Kay Dawson was a Southern University Laboratory Kitten
graduating in 1984, earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Southern University
Agricultural and Mechanical College in 1988, and received a Master of Science degree from
Michigan State University in 1994 in Crop & Soil Sciences/Environmental Toxicology; and
WHEREAS, in 1999, she successfully earned her doctorate degree in medicine from
Wayne State University School of Medicine; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Dawson was an emergency physician at C&M Medical Services and
also served as a physician consultant and medical director; and
WHEREAS, she pledged Beta Psi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
Incorporated; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Kay Dawson was preceded in death by her father,
Reverend James Smith, and is survived by her husband, Anthony C. Dawson Sr.; one
daughter, Anniston G. Dawson; her mother, Wray Webb Smith; and a host of family and
friends; and
WHEREAS, with the death of Dr. Kay Dawson, Louisiana has lost one of her finest
citizens, and although her death has left a tremendous void in her community, her memory
shall remain eternal in the hearts and minds of all who knew and loved her.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of SR NO. 186 ENROLLED
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Dr. Karenlyn Raelette Smith "Kay" Dawson, does hereby record for posterity her
outstanding accomplishments as a doctor and her singular contributions to the field of
medicine, does hereby recognize the deep sense of pride and honor that this fine woman will
forever bring to her family, friends, and colleagues, and does hereby extend enduring
appreciation for the wonderful way in which she touched the lives of countless people in the
state of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
family of Dr. Kay Dawson.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE