ENROLLED
2015 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 172
BY REPRESENTATIVE GISCLAIR
A RESOLUTION
To commend Mae Rose Bourg Chiasson for more than sixty years as an educator.
WHEREAS, after graduation from Larose-Cut Off High School, Mae Rose Bourg
Chiasson matriculated at Nicholls State University where she received a bachelor of arts
degree; a master's degree in reading and psychology that certified her as a reading specialist
and supervisor of teaching; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Chiasson began teaching at Galliano Elementary School in 1954
and spent twenty-three and one-half years as an elementary school classroom teacher; one
of her former second grade students is state Representative Jerry "Truck" Gisclair; and
WHEREAS, before moving from Galliano Elementary, Ms. Chiasson worked as a
coordinator for two and one-half years and served as chairperson of the school's Steering
Committee; and
WHEREAS, from 1980 to the present time, Ms. Chiasson has taught second grade
children at Holy Rosary Catholic School in Larose; she assisted Holy Rosary with its
accreditation as well as visited committee members for evaluation; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Chiasson has served as chairperson of the Career Education
Program Language Arts Curriculum Guide for Lafourche Parish and Holy Rosary Catholic
School, and as co-chairperson of the Teacher's Workshop Textbook Adoption Committee
for Lafourche Parish and Holy Rosary Catholic School; she was also on the Report Card
Revision Committee; and
WHEREAS, her teaching credentials include instruction in religion classes in Larose,
Cut Off, and Galliano; Ms. Chiasson has been actively involved in professional and
community organizations while teaching continuously since 1954; most incredibly, she
intends to keep teaching: the 2015-2016 school year will mark sixty-two years as an educator
for Mae Rose Bourg Chiasson; and
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WHEREAS, despite the wealth of educational seeds planted in the minds of her
students, Ms. Chiasson believes that her greatest achievements have been in successfully
raising her family: daughter Kathleen; grandchildren Tara Sutton and Dallas Hunter; and
great-grandchildren Kaitlyn, Ashlyn, John III, Cullen, Elle, and Evan; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Chiasson has been quoted as saying that she loves teaching
"because there is always something challenging and interesting to learn – and yes, you can
teach an old dog new tricks"; and
WHEREAS, the training of minds is a most noble profession, and for more than sixty
years, Mae Rose Bourg Chiasson has shaped young thinkers into productive citizens, and
it is appropriate to commend her dedication to her profession.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Mae Rose Bourg Chiasson for more than
sixty years as an educator; does hereby express gratitude for the longevity of her career and
her continued commitment to the children of the state; and does hereby extend best wishes
and hopes for many more fruitful years of educational contributions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Mae Rose Bourg Chiasson.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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