HLS 15RS-4574 ORIGINAL
2015 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 187
BY REPRESENTATIVES OURSO AND BARROW
CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Mary Lee Landry Pizzolato
1 A RESOLUTION
2To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Mary Lee
3 Landry Pizzolato.
4 WHEREAS, the members of the House of Representatives was saddened to learn of
5the passing on April 19, 2015, of Mary Lee Landry Pizzolato, Donaldsonville native and
6Baton Rouge resident, at the age of eighty-six; and
7 WHEREAS, Mrs. Pizzolato was the wife of Tony Pizzolato for fifty years and the
8matriarch of the Pizzolato family, owners of Tony's Seafood and Louisiana Fish Fry
9Products; and
10 WHEREAS, a devout Catholic, Mrs. Pizzolato was a lifelong member of St. Gerard
11Majella Catholic Church and a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church; and
12 WHEREAS, Mrs. Pizzolato was a professional QVC and Avon shopper, supported
13numerous charities, and was often referred to as an angel on Earth; and
14 WHEREAS, fond recollections of good times with Mary Lee Landry Pizzolato will
15forever remain in the hearts and minds of her six children, daughter Ceily and son-in-law
16Brad Burkett; sons and daughters-in-law Bill and Terry Pizzolato, Joey and Siri Pizzolato,
17Mike and Stephanie Pizzolato, Cliff and Tracie Pizzolato, and Tad and Kem Pizzolato; her
18sixteen grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Marion Pizzolato;
19her devoted friend and neighbor, Mary Grace Jones; numerous other friends and family; and
20the professional caretakers and medical staff who attended Mrs. Pizzolato through her
21transition from this life; and
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1 WHEREAS, Mrs. Pizzolato leaves behind a legacy of love and service, and her
2meaningful contributions to the development and prosperity of Tony's Seafood will not soon
3be forgotten; it is with heavy hearts that the members of the House of Representatives bid
4a fond farewell to the grand lady of the Pizzolato family upon her departure to eternal rest.
5 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
6Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express sincerest and most heartfelt condolences to the
7family and friends of Mary Lee Landry Pizzolato upon her passing and does hereby extend
8thoughts and prayers for comfort.
9 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
10to the family of Mary Lee Landry Pizzolato.
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 187 Original 2015 Regular Session Ourso
Expresses condolences upon the death of Mary Lee Landry Pizzolato of Baton Rouge.
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