ENROLLED
2016 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 23
BY REPRESENTATIVE CARPENTER
A RESOLUTION
To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Lucy
Carpenter Cornwell.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the Louisiana House of
Representatives has learned of the death of Lucy Carpenter Cornwell on Tuesday, March 15,
2016; and
WHEREAS, Lucy Carpenter Cornwell was a native of Natchitoches and a resident
of Grambling; and
WHEREAS, she graduated from Grambling State University; she obtained a bachelor
of arts degree in elementary education and a degree in paralegal studies; and
WHEREAS, for thirty-four years, Ms. Cornwell served as the librarian at Grambling
State University; she also taught in the Lincoln Parish School System; and
WHEREAS, she was the loving wife of James Milton Cornwell for fifty-two years;
she was the mother of Charlotte Cornwell Winnfield and a grandmother of four; and
WHEREAS, although the death of Lucy Carpenter Cornwell has left a tremendous
void in her family and community, her memory shall live forever in the minds and hearts of
all who knew and loved her.
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 Lucy Carpenter Cornwell; does hereby record for posterity her singular
contributions and outstanding achievements; and does hereby express enduring appreciation
for the pride and honor that this distinguished individual will forever bring to her family,
friends, community, and state.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the family of Lucy Carpenter Cornwell.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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