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2016 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 131
BY REPRESENTATIVES EMERSON AND HILL
A RESOLUTION
To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Joseph "Joe"
Lee Baudoin.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the
Louisiana House of Representatives have learned of the death of Joseph "Joe" Lee Baudoin
on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at the age of seventy-seven; and
WHEREAS, born on December 29, 1938, in Scott, Joe Baudoin was the son of the
late Aristle and Louise Maitre Baudoin; and
WHEREAS, at an early age, Mr. Baudoin developed a strong work ethic in farming
and crop tending; at the age of fifteen, he earned top recognition through the National 4-H
Club for his yam production; and
WHEREAS, in October of 1956, Mr. Baudoin met Clara Belle Guilbeau; the loving
couple married on June 15, 1957; and
WHEREAS, he was a staunch supporter of his wife, Clara, during her campaign for
the Louisiana House of Representatives; Mrs. Baudoin served as a distinguished member of
the House of Representatives from 1996 until 2008; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Baudoin worked as an electrical line assistant for Frank C. Rogers
and was later employed by the city of Lafayette; in 1992, after thirty years of dedicated
service, Mr. Baudoin retired as a transmission and distribution foreman for Lafayette
Utilities System; and
WHEREAS, after his retirement, Mr. Baudoin enjoyed planning and hosting family
dinners; he was a generous man, and he often delivered food plates to the sick and elderly
in his parish; and
WHEREAS, a devout Catholic, Mr. Baudoin was a parishioner of St. John
Berchmans Catholic Church in Cankton and St. Peter Catholic Church in Carencro; he was
a member of the Knights of Columbus, Post 6958, and the Bonne Mort Society; and
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WHEREAS, Mr. Baudoin always had a smile on his face, and his kindness and
personality consistently shone through in all of his activities; and
WHEREAS, he was preceded in death by his parents; and his sisters, Geraldine B.
Thomas and Mary Lou B. Touchet; and
WHEREAS, left to cherish his memory are his wife of fifty-nine years, former state
representative Clara Guilbeau Baudoin; his son, Joseph Wayne Baudoin and his wife Sheila;
his daughters, Angela B. Boutin and her husband Michael and Phyllis B. Cortez and her
husband Mark; his grandchildren, Crystal Snider and her husband Michael, Bradley Joseph
Baudoin, Jennifer Elizabeth Shelton and her husband Colt, Wendy Nicole Baudoin, Lindsey
Clara C. Palmer and her husband Randy, Marcus Paul Cortez and his wife Brittany, and
Laura Marie Brewer and her fiancé John Grettner; his step grandchildren, Skye Arceneaux
and her husband Mitch, Irron Boutin and his wife Kelly, and Landon Boutin and his wife
Aimee; his great-grandchildren, Allison Kay Jacob, Logan G. Shelton, Lexi L. Shelton,
Andrew Lee Grettner, Cheyenne A. Palmer, Cam Palmer, Cruz Palmer, McKlain Louise
Cortez; his sister, Linda B. Allred; and his grandson on the way, Brecc Jacob Cortez; and
WHEREAS, although the passing of Joseph "Joe" Lee Baudoin has left a tremendous
void in his community, his memory shall live forever in the minds and hearts of all who
knew and loved him and whose lives were touched by this phenomenal gentleman.
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 Joseph "Joe" Lee Baudoin; does hereby record for posterity his extraordinary gifts
and talents; and does hereby extend appreciation for his enduring legacy that will continue
to be a source of great pride and honor for his family and friends, his community, and the
state of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the family of Joseph "Joe" Lee Baudoin.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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