ENROLLED
2015 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 72
BY REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS
A RESOLUTION
To commend Selena Augustine Larry Anderson upon the celebration of her one hundred
fifth birthday.
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend Selena Augustine Larry Anderson upon
the memorable occasion of her one hundred fifth birthday; and
WHEREAS, on June 11, 1910, Selena was born to Elizabeth Jones-Johnson and Paul
Augustine in Long Bridge, Louisiana; she is the youngest of thirteen children; and
WHEREAS when Selena was eleven years old, her family moved to Glenmora,
Louisiana, where she continues to reside today; and
WHEREAS in 1929, she married Oscar Larry, and this marriage lasted for fourteen
years until he passed away in 1943, and
WHEREAS on April 18, 1950, she married Elijah Anderson, and this marriage lasted
for thirty-seven years until he passed away in 1987; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Anderson is a loving and devoted mother and grandmother; she has
been blessed with one son, two daughters, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and
four great-great grandchildren; she also raised two foster daughters; and
WHEREAS, she worked on her family farm and clerked in the family store; she has
been an active member of Grover Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church since her
marriage in 1950; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Anderson is truly a dynamic woman who is an inspiration to all;
and
WHEREAS, Selena Augustine Larry Anderson merits a special measure of
commendation for the tremendous pride and honor that she brings to her family, friends,
community, church, and the state of Louisiana.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Selena Augustine Larry Anderson upon the
memorable and historic occasion of her one hundred fifth birthday; does hereby recognize
and record for posterity the extraordinary life she has lived in the one hundred five years
since her birth; does hereby extend enduring gratitude for the contributions she has made to
her community and her family; and does hereby wish her full measures of health and
happiness in the years to come.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Selena Augustine Larry Anderson.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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