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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 153
BY SENATORS WARD AND BARROW
A RESOLUTION
To express the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of
Louisiana upon the passing of Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Nolan Jr. of Denham Springs,
Louisiana.
WHEREAS, it is with great sorrow that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
has learned of the passing of Ronnie Nolan on May 6, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Ronnie exemplified the meaning of joie de vivre, the joy of living, and
he experienced a century's worth of happiness during his fifty-one years on this earth; and
WHEREAS, Ronnie Nolan was a generous soul whose love of family and friends
was of the utmost importance in his life; and
WHEREAS, Ronnie was a loving husband to his wife Kelli, who shall miss his
affectionate nature, creativity, patience, and gregarious personality; and
WHEREAS, he was a devoted father who assured each of his children that he adored
them and praised their unique characteristics; and
WHEREAS, he worked tirelessly for the benefit of others and devoted his life to the
unselfish service of his Christian faith; and
WHEREAS, Ronnie was a talented musician gifted with the ability to play almost
any musical instrument, and he praised God in song at the Live Oak Methodist Church in
Watson, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Ronnie imparted some of his musical abilities to his children,
particularly Sophie and Presley; and
WHEREAS, as a vocalist, Ronnie also sang with local bands including the
Guttersharks, Louisiana, Stormy, and New Vintage; and
WHEREAS, Ronnie was a dutiful son to his mother, Barbara, and loving brother to
his sisters, Ronnell and Rene' Nolan; and
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WHEREAS, he possessed a rapier wit and loved nothing better than to make
everyone around him laugh with zany pranks and parody song lyrics; and
WHEREAS, Ronnie had great compassion for his fellow man and acted as mentor,
confidant, spiritual counselor, and friend to anyone who needed his assistance; and
WHEREAS, he worked tirelessly for the benefit of others, he devoted his life to the
unselfish service of God as a true steward of Christian faith and fellowship; and by sharing
his personal relationship with Jesus Christ, he led others to find peace and redemption; and
WHEREAS, on May 6, 2017, Ronnie Nolan passed peacefully from this life to the
next, secure in his own salvation; and
WHEREAS, he was preceded in death by his father Ronald L. Nolan Sr., his
grandfather Doyle L. Nolan, and his grandmother Minnie Mae Nolan; and
WHEREAS, he is survived by his wife Kelli and their children Maggie Mae Nolan,
Hannah Lee Nolan Dufour, Sophie Alexandra Nolan, and Presley Doyle Nolan; his mother
Barbara Nolan, his sisters Ronnell and Rene' Nolan, his extended family, and a multitude of
friends; and
WHEREAS, upon his untimely death, the community has lost a unique individual,
who leaves an indelible mark upon the lives of all those who knew him and benefitted from
his counsel and generosity of spirit; and
WHEREAS, although Ronnie Nolan has been taken from our midst all too soon, yet
he will be remembered for his devotion to family, his friendly demeanor, his smile, his
kindness to others, his courage, and his steadfast dedication to his God and to his
community.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of Ronald Lee
"Ronnie" Nolan Jr.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
family of Ronnie Nolan.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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