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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 155
BY SENATOR BOUDREAUX
A RESOLUTION
To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the
death of Peter Douglas Broussard.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the citizens and the
Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana have learned of the death of Peter Douglas Broussard,
on May 20, 2017, at the age of sixty-eight in Carencro, LA; and
WHEREAS, Peter Douglas Broussard, called "Pete", was a compassionate man
known for his patience, humor, strength, and sincerity among his family, community, fellow
church members, and friends; and
WHEREAS, Pete's life journey started as a curious boy with an insatiable desire to
learn, then led him to spend thirty-one years working for Exxon Mobil in North America as
one of the first National Association of Corrosion Engineers - International Coating
Inspector who was much admired for his project management skills and love of offshore
travel; Pete often shared with others stories of the beauty of the places he worked, such as
Grand Isle, Venice, Corpus Christi, and Canada; and
WHEREAS, many were touched by Pete's infectious personality when they
participated in his elaborate Halloween pranks, famous crawfish boils, hot dogs, hamburgers
or barbecued cookouts which he performed for his family, the children his wife taught,
church's youth, foreign exchange students, cheerleaders, and band members; and
WHEREAS, Pete's generosity extended often to strangers who entered his home and
became family, many eventually calling him a mentor or their adopted father; and
WHEREAS, Peter Douglas Broussard will be deeply missed by the church family
where he and his wife served as youth group leaders who enjoyed taking their members to
the African-American Youth Catholic Congress where he served tirelessly helping to rebuild
the church after a devastating fire in 2010; and
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WHEREAS, he leaves to mourn his passing, his loving wife of forty years, Carole
Dugas Broussard; a daughter, Terri Renee Williams; a son, Brent Paul Broussard, and a
sister, Joycelyn Artis, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and dear friends; and
WHEREAS, he was preceded in death by his parents, Doughty and Margaret
Broussard; a sister, Nancy Broussard; and two brothers, Marshall and Kenneth Broussard;
and
WHEREAS, he will be greatly missed by many who will always remember his daily
words of wisdom and inspirational thoughts such as his favorite: "Without faith, we are
nothing. Prayer is the door, so smile, open your eyes, love and go on with life".
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences for the family and friends of Peter
Douglas Broussard, whose passing has left a substantial void, yet numerous and joyful
memories of this extraordinary man.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
family of Peter Douglas Broussard.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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