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2017 Regular Session
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 166
BY SENATOR BOUDREAUX
CONDOLENCES. Expresses condolences on the passing of Melba Jean Angelle.
1 A RESOLUTION
2 To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the
3 death of Melba Jean Angelle.
4 WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the
5 Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana have learned of the passing of Melba Jean Angelle,
6 age eighty-five, on May 25, 2017; and
7 WHEREAS, Melba Jean Angelle, born on January 20, 1932, was a native of
8 Broussard and a resident of Carencro for most of her life where she was a parishioner of Our
9 Lady of Assumption Catholic Church; and
10 WHEREAS, she retired with Cathedral Carmel School Cafeteria as the Dietary
11 Manager; and
12 WHEREAS, Melba Jean Angelle was preceded in death by her husband of over sixty
13 years, Loomus J. Angelle; her parents, Rodolphe Jean Louis and the former Elizabeth Jones;
14 one grandson, John Mulzac; two brothers, Roy Jones and Pierre Jones; and five sisters,
15 Hazel Howard, Mabel Prejean, Elizabeth James, Louise Compton and Lillian Jones; and
16 WHEREAS, her survivors include one son, Jeffrey Keith Angelle and his wife, Lou
17 Anna; two daughters, Sebrena Angelle and Marie Angelle Anderson and her husband,
18 Reolan; one granddaughter, Jaimie Valliere and her husband, Donald Jr.; and two
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1 great-grandchildren, Deion Valliere and Olivia Valliere; and
2 WHEREAS, Melba Jean Angelle was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, wife,
3 mother, grandmother, and friend and her passing has left a void in her family, friends, and
4 community and she will be greatly missed; and
5 WHEREAS, the memory of Melba Jean Angelle will remain eternal in the hearts and
6 minds of her family, friends, and of all those who knew and loved her; and
7 WHEREAS, she was an extraordinary woman who shall forever be remembered for
8 her life's work and accomplishments.
9 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
10 does hereby express its sincere and heartfelt condolence to the family of Melba Jean Angelle
11 on the occasion of her passing.
12 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
13 family of Melba Jean Angelle.
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Jerry J. Guillot.
DIGEST
SR 166 Original 2017 Regular Session Boudreaux
Expresses condolences upon the death of Melba Jean Angelle.
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