2017 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 98
BY SENATOR PERRY
A RESOLUTION
To commend and congratulate Lillian Bernard LeBlanc on the occasion of her 100th
birthday.
WHEREAS, on Sunday, April 9, 2017, Lillian Bernard LeBlanc celebrated her 100th
birthday surrounded by family and friends at St. Theresa's Community Hall in Abbeville,
Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, she was born in Esther, Louisiana, at the home of her grandparents and
attended school in Mouton Cove, Louisiana, until the seventh grade, when her father fell ill
and her education was cut short so she could spend her time helping run the family farm; and
WHEREAS, at the age of sixteen, she married William Perry and had two loving
children, Verna Perry Landry and Elwood "Bubby" Perry, and has been blessed with seven
grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and twelve great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, in 1970 she wed Aristotle LeBlanc of Abbeville, Louisiana, and for
fifteen years they had a loving marriage until his death in 1985; and
WHEREAS, she attributes her long and happy life to gardening, Cajun music,
dancing, and eating plenty of cornbread; and
WHEREAS, her one hundred years have been spent surrounded by loving friends and
family who know so well the zest for life and the joy that Lillian LeBlanc has brought into
this world.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend and congratulate Lillian Bernard LeBlanc on a life well lived and on
celebrating her 100th birthday, and does wish her many more years of happiness and health.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Lillian Bernard LeBlanc.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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