ENROLLED
2016 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 144
BY REPRESENTATIVE DUSTIN MILLER
A RESOLUTION
To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Joshua J.
Pitre of Opelousas.
WHEREAS, the members of the House of Representatives were saddened to learn
of the passing on May 4, 2016, of Joshua J. Pitre, a native of Plaisance and a resident of
Opelousas; and
WHEREAS, born June 27, 1940, to Ogden and Selina White Pitre, Joshua graduated
from Plaisance High School in the class of 1959; after completing a bachelor of science
degree in political science at Southern University, Mr. Pitre enrolled in and graduated from
Southern University Law Center; and
WHEREAS, Joshua Pitre answered the call of duty to his country; he served in the
U.S. Army and was honorably discharged; and
WHEREAS, Joshua Pitre met and married the love of his life, Evelyn Darjean, and
to this union, Kenyetta, Joshua J. Jr., Alex Rashead, and Ogden Pitre were born; he was the
proud grandfather of four grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pitre practiced law in Opelousas for more than forty-five years,
worked with the NAACP for more than fifty years, and was elected as the first African
American on the St. Landry School Board and was its first president of color; and
WHEREAS, the life of Joshua Pitre was filled with love, faith, service, and
dedication to mankind, and the legacy he leaves will forever be cherished in the hearts and
minds of all who knew and loved him.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express sincerest condolences to the family and friends
of Joshua J. Pitre and does hereby extend best thoughts and hopes for peace and comfort.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the family of Joshua J. Pitre.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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