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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 28
BY SENATOR BISHOP
A RESOLUTION
To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the
death of Caramitter Carter-Warren.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the passing of Caramitter
Carter-Warren on April 2, 2017, at age forty-eight, has been learned by the members of the
Senate; and
WHEREAS, Caramitter, affectionately known as Carol by family and friends, was
the only child of Edward Carter Jr. and Cynthia Carter, and was born on May 18, 1968, in
Darrow, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Carol attended Mater Dolorosa Catholic School and graduated from
Mercy Academy in 1986; and
WHEREAS, she continued her education, attending Delgado Community College
and, while there, was a member of the Student Government Association, and matriculated
with a degree in business administration with a concentration in transportation from
Southern University; and
WHEREAS, Carol began her work career as a sixteen year old high school intern at
the Regional Transit Authority in 1984 and remained at the RTA in various positions ending
her twenty-eight-year tenure as the Human Resource Benefit Specialist in 2012; and
WHEREAS, she had a heart for serving others and obtained a position with Job
1-YouthWork as a youth specialist where she not only impacted lives but through her
support, motherly love, and prodding, one might say she helped save the lives of many
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disadvantaged youth in our city; and
WHEREAS, Carol's loving and selfless character won the heart of her husband,
Andre Warren, the couple joined in holy matrimony on January 27, 1996, and this loving
union was blessed with a daughter, Tylar Warren; and
WHEREAS, "Wassup chick", "Just checking on you", and "What's hattening" were
some of the familiar phrases that Carol used with family and friends; and
WHEREAS, those who knew her knew she was an avid sports fan spectator, to put
it mildly; she was a nurturer and was known for her warm heart, generous spirit, care and
concern for the well-being of her family and others, often putting the needs of others before
her own; and
WHEREAS, Carol and her husband opened their home to and helped raise a host of
nieces and nephews, particularly Teyanna (Roland) Numa, Chacedi (Cedric) Wilson, and
Nodea (Eric) Roland; and
WHEREAS, a woman of great faith, Carol was baptized at an early age and was an
active member of St. Jude Church; and
WHEREAS, she was a member of NOEL (New Orleans East Leadership)
organization and an avid advocate of the Annual Serviam Fund at Ursuline Academy; and
WHEREAS, Carol was preceded in death by her grandparents Josephine Hill, Ivory
Carter, Edward Carter Sr., and James Arthur Warren; and
WHEREAS, left to cherish her memories are her loving and devoted family,
husband, Andre; daughter, Tylar; parents, Edward and Cynthia Carter; grandparents, Walter
Hill Roche, Audrey Warren, and James Allen; and a host of family, colleagues, neighbors,
and friends; and
WHEREAS, the progress of our state and the city of New Orleans over the years has
been attributed by the efforts of selfless citizens such as Caramitter Carter-Warren who are
passionate, dedicated, and demonstrate resolve to ensure and secure a democracy that
represents all people; and
WHEREAS, Carol shall be missed and remembered by all those whose lives she
touched as a mother, daughter, granddaughter, aunt, and friend, and her spirit shall live long
in their hearts.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Caramitter
Carter-Warren upon her death and does hereby recognize the indelible mark she has left in
the minds and hearts of all who knew and loved her.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Andre Warren.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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