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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 21
BY SENATORS PERRY AND JOHN SMITH
A RESOLUTION
To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the
death of Carol Ann "C.A." Deshotels.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the citizens of Louisiana
learned of the death of Carol Ann "C.A." Deshotels on June 8, 2016, at the age of seventy-
two; and
WHEREAS, Carol Ann Deshotels, affectionately known as "C.A.", was born in Long
Beach, California, to James Hawkins and the former Carolyn Reed; and
WHEREAS, her family later moved to Shreveport where she graduated from Fair
Park High School; and
WHEREAS, following in the footsteps of her parents and the love they shared for
teaching, C.A. subsequently enrolled at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston and graduated
with a degree in elementary education; and
WHEREAS, it was there that she met the love of her life, Henri, and they married
in 1968 and later moved to Kaplan to begin their life together; and
WHEREAS, for twenty years, she enjoyed teaching at the elementary school level
and even though she was not a native of Kaplan, she embraced the community and gave it
her all; and
WHEREAS, C.A. never met a stranger and lovingly cared for everyone, always
putting the needs of others before her own; and
WHEREAS, her infectious smile and laughter always filled every room she entered,
she had a warm and caring spirit, and she loved serving as the gracious hostess while
entertaining family and friends; and
WHEREAS, loving and living life to the fullest, she was constantly planning the next
trip or gathering; and
WHEREAS, C.A.'s love spread like wild flowers to her family, friends, and
community, and she touched the lives of so many with a profound and lasting impact; and
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WHEREAS, she was a role model, a mentor, and an avid volunteer who practiced
what she preached by serving on the Board of Directors of the Kaplan Food Bank and as a
member of Chez Elles Women's Club for forty-five years, the Kaplan Garden Club, and the
Vermilion Parish Retired Teachers Association, as a charter member of the Kaplan Museum
Committee, a former member of Beta Sigma Phi Social Club, and a volunteer for many
community events and organizational activities; and
WHEREAS, Carol Ann "C.A." Deshotels is survived by her loving husband of forty-
seven years, O.H. "Henri" Deshotels; two daughters, Aimée D. Kane and Natalie
Montgomery Hargrave; one grandson, Thomas Montgomery; two step-grandchildren,
Stanton and Sophie Hargrave; two granddogs, Ellie and Callie; two sisters, Barbara
Crawford and Susan Breard; one brother, Robert Hawkins; and numerous nieces and
nephews; and
WHEREAS, she was preceded in death by her parents, James and Carolyn Reed
Hawkins; and
WHEREAS, Carol Ann "C.A." Deshotels was a wonderful wife, mother, sister,
grandmother, and dear friend who was admired by all whose lives she touched; and
WHEREAS, the death of Carol Ann "C.A." Deshotels has left a substantial void in
the Kaplan community and her memory shall live forever in the minds and hearts of all those
who knew and loved this remarkable lady.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Carol Ann "C.A."
Deshotels and extends enduring appreciation for the tremendous pride and honor that she
will forever bring to the Kaplan community, the state of Louisiana, and the United States of
America.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
family of Carol Ann "C.A." Deshotels.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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