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2016 Second Extraordinary Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 19
BY REPRESENTATIVES LEOPOLD, BILLIOT, AND GAROFALO
A RESOLUTION
To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Amos J.
Cormier, Jr., president of Plaquemines Parish.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the
Louisiana House of Representatives have learned of the death of Amos J. Cormier, Jr., on
Thursday, June 16, 2016; and
WHEREAS, Amos J. Cormier, Jr., was born on November 14, 1945, to Amos and
Lucy Barrois Cormier; and
WHEREAS, he graduated from Port Sulphur High School and furthered his
education at Southeastern Louisiana University, where he received a bachelor of arts degree
in education; and
WHEREAS, he earned his masters of education in education administration and his
plus thirty in guidance and counseling from Loyola University in New Orleans; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cormier taught and coached at Port Sulphur High School, Delta
Heritage Academy, and Buras High School, where his team captured the 1990 AA state
championship; and
WHEREAS, Coach Cormier touched the lives of many young people with his
coaching talents, his kindness, his encouragement, and his compassion; he was named
Louisiana Coach of the Year in baseball and football; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cormier represented his hometown of Port Sulphur for eight years
as a parish councilman; and
WHEREAS, in 2015, he was elected president of Plaquemines Parish; and
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WHEREAS, Mr. Cormier consistently explored new ways to improve the welfare
of the citizens of Plaquemines Parish, and he maintained their trust over the years; and
WHEREAS, he was preceded in death by his parents; and numerous aunts, uncles,
and cousins; and
WHEREAS, he is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Aurèle Moinet Cormier;
his children, Amos Cormier, III, Arthur Cormier, Mack Cormier, Jene! Cormier, and Meran
Simonson and her husband Chad; his grandchildren, Roderick M. Cormier and Vivian
Aurèle Simonson; and a host of cousins and godchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cormier, who was admired by all whose lives he touched, leaves
behind a rich and unique legacy and is greatly missed; and
WHEREAS, with the death of Amos J. Cormier, Jr., Louisiana has lost one of her
finest citizens.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the
death of Amos J. Cormier, Jr., president of Plaquemines Parish; does hereby record for
posterity his outstanding accomplishments and singular contributions; and does hereby
extend enduring appreciation for the tremendous pride and honor that this wonderful man
will forever bring to his family and friends, his community, Plaquemines Parish, and the
state of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the family of Amos J. Cormier, Jr.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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