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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 82
BY SENATOR COLOMB
A RESOLUTION
To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the
death of Robert Godwin Sr., a man of character known for his good deeds and kind
heart.
WHEREAS, Robert Godwin Sr. was a compassionate person filled with the milk of
human kindness, a true gentleman, and genuine friend to all; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Godwin, at the age of seventy-four, tragically and senselessly lost
his life on Sunday, April 16, 2017, while walking home following an Easter meal with his
children in Cleveland, Ohio; and
WHEREAS, a retired foundry worker and father of ten with fourteen grandchildren,
he taught his family the importance of forgiveness; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Godwin loved fishing at Lake Erie and often was seen walking
around with a plastic bag in his hand as he collected aluminum cans he saw on the ground;
and
WHEREAS, Robert Godwin Sr. was the embodiment of the joy of living, joie de
vivre, empathy, strength, and comfort; the genuine article, a true altruist who cared for
everyone, and whose compassion for his fellow man knew no bounds; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Godwin was struck down on Easter Sunday 2017, not by the
ravages of time, but by the heinous act of another, someone who snuffed out his light
needlessly and thoughtlessly; and
WHEREAS, upon his untimely death, the Cleveland, Ohio community lost a unique
individual who left an indelible mark upon the lives of all who knew and loved him and
benefitted from his thoughtfulness and generous spirit.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Robert
Godwin Sr., whose passing leaves a tear in the fabric of Cleveland and in the hearts of his
children, grandchildren, and all who knew and loved this remarkable man.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
family of Robert Godwin Sr.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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