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2016 Second Extraordinary Session
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 8
BY SENATOR BOUDREAUX
CONDOLENCES. Expresses condolences on the death of Norris Joseph Leger.
1 A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
2 To express the sincere condolences of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the death of Norris
3 Joseph Leger.
4 WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the citizens of Louisiana
5 learned of the death of Norris Joseph Leger on Thursday, June 9, 2016, at the age of
6 ninety-two; and
7 WHEREAS, Norris Joseph Leger was born in Cankton, lived and worked in
8 Opelousas for many years, and later retired to Scott; and
9 WHEREAS, he was a veteran of the United States Navy who proudly served as
10 Seaman First Class in the global theater of World War II sailing around the world several
11 times on six different Liberty Ships bringing munitions and supplies to soldiers fighting the
12 war; and
13 WHEREAS, Mr. Leger was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, a
14 troop master with the Boy Scouts of America, and a member of the Elks Club; and
15 WHEREAS, an avid sportsman and outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing,
16 camping, and cooking; and
17 WHEREAS, Mr. Leger is survived by his wife of sixty-nine years, Mildred; his
18 children, Ronald Leger, Donald Leger, Gerald Leger, Kenneth Leger, Andrew Leger, Cathy
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1 Carriere, and Mary Richard; fourteen grandchildren; and twenty-four great-grandchildren;
2 and
3 WHEREAS, he was a gentleman who was admired by all whose lives he touched,
4 leaves behind a rich and unique legacy, and is greatly missed; and
5 WHEREAS, the success of the state of Louisiana, the strength of its communities,
6 and the overall vitality of American society depend in great measure upon people like
7 Norris Joseph Leger; and
8 WHEREAS, although the death of Norris Joseph Leger has left a tremendous void
9 in his community, his memory shall live forever in the minds and hearts of all who knew and
10 loved him.
11 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
12 express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Norris Joseph Leger and extends
13 enduring appreciation for the tremendous pride and honor that he will forever bring to his
14 community, the state of Louisiana, and the United States of America.
15 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
16 family of Norris Joseph Leger.
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Nancy Vicknair.
DIGEST
SCR 8 Original 2016 Second Extraordinary Session Boudreaux
Expresses condolences upon the death of Norris Joseph Leger.
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