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2015 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 97
BY REPRESENTATIVE THIERRY
A RESOLUTION
To commend Mr. and Mrs. David Edwards upon the celebration of fifty years of marriage
and for their faithful service to their family, church, and community.
WHEREAS, David Edwards and Beatrice Thibodeaux were joined in holy
matrimony on July 10, 1965, at Immaculate Conception Church in Lebeau, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, they are the loving parents of Angelia, Patrick, Catherine, Theresa, and
Garrett, and the proud grandparents and great-grandparents of seven grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, for over fifty years, Mr. and Mrs. Edwards have been active members
of Immaculate Conception Church, where Mrs. Edwards serves as director of the religious
education program and Mr. Edwards serves with Council 10 of the Knights of Peter Claver;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Edwards also serve as volunteers for the annual Lebeau
Zydeco Music Festival, the largest fundraiser for the church parish and the largest public
community event in the area held around Fourth of July weekend; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Edwards are recipients of the Martin Luther King Award
given by the diocese of Lafayette in honor of their commitment to public service in their
church and community; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Edwards has served as an active volunteer firefighter since 1992,
as a certified first responder for six years, and as a committee member on the drainage board
in Palmetto, Louisiana, for ten years; and
WHEREAS, after twenty years of service at PMG Feed as a fertilizer manager, Mr.
Edwards retired from his professional career; and
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WHEREAS, for thirteen years, Mrs. Edwards has worked as a school bus attendant
and with special needs children; and
WHEREAS, the Edwards' commitment to each other and their family is an example
of lifelong love and commitment that is an inspiration to their entire community.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Mr. and Mrs. David Edwards for fifty years
of marriage; does hereby recognize their faithful service to their family, church, and
community; and does hereby extend wishes of continued happiness to Mr. and Mrs. Edwards
as they enjoy their future years together.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Mr. and Mrs. David Edwards.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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