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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 65
BY SENATOR PERRY
A RESOLUTION
To express the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of
Louisiana to the family of Louisiana Army National Guard Sergeant Charles Voisin
upon his death.
WHEREAS, Charles Voisin was a resident of Plaquemine at the time of his death and
a native of Central, Louisiana, where he attended local schools and was considered a very
bright student with many friends in the community; and
WHEREAS, Charles Voisin enlisted in the Louisiana Army National Guard after
high school, meeting every challenge the military presented, and was deeply satisfied with
his decision to serve his country; and
WHEREAS, he was promoted to Sergeant once his superior officers recognized his
unique leadership talents and his willingness to carry out all missions he and his troops were
given; and
WHEREAS, in 2013, Sergeant Voisin and his soldiers received deployment orders
for Afghanistan, and he and his unit, the 1084th Transportation Company, were soon serving
in the combat theater performing the dangerous job of providing the transportation needs of
his combat Brigade across the Afghan countryside; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Voisin saw much of the ugly, dirty side of the war he was
fighting, and all the many injustices that exist during times of war, but he kept those dark
memories to himself and busied himself with the welfare of his troops; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Voisin returned home from his combat experience with a new
appreciation for his family, friends and community, and was always willing to lend a helping
hand; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Voisin was 24 years old when he suddenly passed away at his
residence in Plaquemine, Louisiana, on Friday, April 22, 2016, leaving no explanation for
his untimely death; and
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WHEREAS, Sergeant Voisin was survived by his mother, Kathryn Voisin; sisters
Jenny Voisin Dupuy, Samantha, Taylor, Irene, and Lauren; his grandmother, Annie Voisin
Gilchrist; and grandfather, Zigmont Molesky; and
WHEREAS, he was predeceased by his father, Charles "Eddie" Voisin Sr.;
grandmother, Irene Romero Molesky; grandfathers, Martin Voisin and Ray "Rabbit"
Gilchrist.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby extend its deepest and most profound condolences to the family of Louisiana
Army National Guard Sergeant Charles Eddie Voisin for their immeasurable loss, and
gratitude for his courageous service to his country.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Sergeant Voisin's mother, Kathryn Voisin.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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