ENROLLED
2015 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 105
BY REPRESENTATIVE THIERRY
A RESOLUTION
To commend Edmonia Tatman Bernard upon the celebration of her one hundredth birthday.
WHEREAS, Edmonia Tatman was born in Whiteville, Louisiana, on May 15, 1915,
and has been a long time resident of the community; and
WHEREAS, she became the wife of Alvin Bernard, Sr., and this marriage was
blessed with seven children, twenty-four grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, twenty
great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, in addition to being a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,
and great-great-grandmother, Mrs. Bernard has been active in her church and community;
and
WHEREAS, during her long and productive lifetime, Edmonia Tatman Bernard has
demonstrated in countless ways her dedication to the welfare of others and has earned the
respect and affection of people from all walks of life and ages; and
WHEREAS, she has lived during the most eventful century of the world's history to
date and, in her quiet way, has been a force for good and a stabilizing influence on those
around her during these turbulent years; it is appropriate to herald the longevity of this
beloved centenarian.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby congratulate Edmonia Tatman Bernard upon reaching
the rarified milestone of one hundred years of life and does hereby offer best wishes for
many more happy, productive years.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Edmonia Tatman Bernard.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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