HLS 15RS-4423 ORIGINAL
2015 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 176
BY REPRESENTATIVE JEFFERSON
COMMENDATIONS: Commends Dump and Hazel Hatter upon their 60
th
wedding
anniversary
1 A RESOLUTION
2To commend Dump and Hazel Hatter upon the celebration of sixty years of marriage and
3 their notable careers in education.
4 WHEREAS, Dump Edward Hatter was born on January 12, 1932, in Haynesville,
5and after his graduation from high school, entered Southern University and Agricultural and
6Mechanical College in Baton Rouge; he joined Omega Psi Phi fraternity and the Army
7R.O.T.C.; and
8 WHEREAS, Hazel Theresa Chretien was born on June 23, 1932, in Lake Charles,
9the sixth of seven children, and after her graduation from high school, entered Southern
10University and Agricultural and Mechanical College in Baton Rouge where she met Dump
11Hatter in 1950; and
12 WHEREAS, Mr. Hatter earned a bachelor of science degree from Southern
13University in 1952 with a major in social studies and a minor in English; he was
14commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army with the transportation corps and
15began his military career at Fort Eustis, Virginia; Lieutenant Hatter served twenty-one
16months in the Korean Conflict, a tour of duty for seven months in Greenland, and was
17honorably discharged in 1954; and
18 WHEREAS, Hazel Hatter earned a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education
19from Southern University in 1954; the couple's love endured war and extended periods of
20separation: on June 19, 1955, they were united in holy matrimony at Sacred Heart Catholic
21Church in Lake Charles; and
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1 WHEREAS, both Dump and Hazel embarked upon distinguished careers in the field
2of education; Mr. Hatter taught biology at Homer Colored High School in Claiborne Parish
3and was a teaching principal at Friendship Elementary School while Mrs. Hatter taught
4kindergarten through third grade in Calcasieu Parish; and
5 WHEREAS, the couple was unwilling to continue to work in separate parishes; Hazel
6Hatter took a job in Claiborne Parish as a supervisor for the Claiborne Parish Head Start
7summer program for two summers; she was a first grade teacher at Woodson Elementary in
8Haynesville and Haynesville Elementary for twenty-six years; and
9 WHEREAS, Dump Hatter served as principal of Pineview High School in 1970 and
10Athens High School in 1974; Mr. Hatter was appointed supervisor of instruction and served
11until his retirement in June of 1988; in his role as supervisor, Mr. Hatter administered the
12substance abuse program, the Professional Improvement Program, and adult education
13classes; he received an Educator of the Year Award in Claiborne Parish and a Shreveport
14Times Educator of the Year Award; and
15 WHEREAS, after his retirement, Dump Hatter's dedication to the children of
16Claiborne Parish did not wane; he served as interim principal at Haynesville Junior High
17School, counselor at Haynesville High School, and as a substitute teacher at Homer High
18School; he earned the distinction of being an employee of every public school in Claiborne
19Parish during his career; and
20 WHEREAS, Dump Hatter was an educator for thirty-three years and Hazel Hatter
21was an educator for thirty years, and both earned master of education degrees and thirty plus
22certification; and
23 WHEREAS, the religious and political activities of Claiborne Parish have been
24enhanced by the service of the Hatters; Hazel Hatter was an instructor of religious classes
25for beginners and is an active member of the Ladies Altar Society; Hazel and Dump Hatter
26are Eucharistic ministers and lectors, and both are recipients of the Diocesan Medal of Honor
27in recognition of faithful service in the local church; and
28 WHEREAS, Dump and Hazel Hatter are members of the Retired Teachers
29Association and the Community Coordinating Council; Mr. Hatter was vice chairman of
30North Claiborne Hospital Service District One and remains a member; is chairman of the
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1Friendship Community Cemetery Committee; and served as interim councilman for District
23 of the Haynesville City Council; and
3 WHEREAS, Mr. Hatter also sings and has performed locally and in other venues in
4the United States; he has been featured on television and in newspaper articles, and in the
52004-2005 school year, he returned to the classroom to teach vocal music at Summerfield
6High School; and
7 WHEREAS, while working tirelessly to educate the children of Claiborne Parish,
8Dump and Hazel Hatter raised a family of their own; they are the proud parents of son Leon
9Edward Hatter and daughter-in-law Nancy, and daughters Valerie Ann Hatter-Tyus and son-
10in-law Andrew, Evette Marie Hatter Miles and son-in-law Maurice, and Willia Margaretta
11Hatter; and upon the occasion of their sixtieth wedding anniversary, it is fitting to honor
12Dump and Hazel Hatter for dedicated and distinguished service to the children of Louisiana
13through their contributions in education.
14 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
15Legislature of Louisiana does hereby extend heartiest congratulations to Dump and Hazel
16Hatter upon the celebration of sixty years of marriage; does hereby commend them for their
17long and fruitful careers in education; and does hereby express best hopes for many happy
18years ahead.
19 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
20to Dump and Hazel Hatter.
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)]
HR 176 Original 2015 Regular Session Jefferson
Commends Dump and Hazel Hatter upon their 60th wedding anniversary.
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