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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 24
BY SENATORS JOHNS AND MORRISH AND REPRESENTATIVES DANAHAY AND
KLECKLEY
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To express the sincere condolences of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the death of
Deborah Lechtenberg Warshaw.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the Legislature of
Louisiana learned of the death of Deborah Lechtenberg Warshaw on December 12, 2014,
at the age of fifty-five; and
WHEREAS, she was born on December 27, 1958, in Lake Charles to Wendel and
Therese Lechtenberg; and
WHEREAS, Debbie spent the majority of her life in Lake Charles, graduated from
McNeese State University in 1980, and worked as a computer programmer for several
industries in the area; and
WHEREAS, she married James Warshaw in 1986, and after the birth of their first
child, she became a stay-at-home mom raising three children, and as the cornerstone of her
family, she became actively involved in the lives, faith, and education of her children; and
WHEREAS, Debbie journeyed with Christ as she battled cancer for three years while
at the same time inspiring others with her faith, strength, and courage; and
WHEREAS, throughout her life, she touched countless lives with her strong trust in
God, her caring and compassionate nature, and her love of life; and
WHEREAS, Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Wendel and Therese
Lechtenberg; and
WHEREAS, she is survived by her husband, James "Jamie" Warshaw; three children,
Christopher Warshaw, Jennifer Dees, and Michael Warshaw; one grandchild, Hunter Dees;
her siblings, Wejee Lechtenberg, Cathy Reon, Paul Lechtenberg, and Pat Lechtenberg; and
numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; and
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WHEREAS, with the death of Deborah Lechtenberg Warshaw, Louisiana has lost
one of its finest citizens who was admired by all whose lives she touched and is greatly
missed; and
WHEREAS, although the death of Deborah Lechtenberg Warshaw has left a
tremendous void in her community, her memory shall live forever in the minds and hearts
of all who knew and loved her and who remember her outgoing personality and beautiful
smile.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Deborah Lechtenberg Warshaw
and does hereby extend enduring appreciation for the pride and honor that this wonderful
lady brought to her family, friends, community, and state.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
family of Deborah Lechtenberg Warshaw.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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