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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 84
BY SENATORS ALARIO, ALLAIN, APPEL, BARROW, BISHOP, BOUDREAUX,
CARTER, CHABERT, CLAITOR, COLOMB, CORTEZ, DONAHUE,
ERDEY, FANNIN, GATTI, HEWITT, JOHNS, LAFLEUR, LAMBERT,
LONG, LUNEAU, MARTINY, MILKOVICH, MILLS, MIZELL,
MORRELL, MORRISH, PEACOCK, PERRY, PETERSON, PRICE,
RISER, GARY SMITH, JOHN SMITH, TARVER, THOMPSON,
WALSWORTH, WARD AND WHITE AND REPRESENTATIVES
CHANEY, HOFFMANN, JACKSON, MCFARLAND AND JAY
MORRIS
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To express the sincere condolences of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the death of
Dr. William David Thompson of Delhi, Louisiana.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the citizens of Louisiana
and the members of the Legislature of Louisiana have learned of the passing of Dr. William
David Thompson, at age sixty-six, on January 12, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Thompson, a lifelong native of Richland Parish, was born on
May 11, 1951, in Monroe, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, he was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Coleman Thompson Jr.
and Frances Nolan Thompson and brother, Clyde Nolan Thompson; and
WHEREAS, he is survived by his beloved wife, Cynthia Thompson; children,
Jonathon Dhu Thompson and wife Calli, Addison David Thompson and wife Kasey, Ryan
Lea Thompson, Brighton Lynn Thompson Robertson and husband Reed, Nolan Randolph
Thompson, and Lauren Smith and husband Jeremy; siblings, Robert Dhu Thompson,
Michael Lanier Thompson and wife Deborah, Francis Coleman Thompson and wife Marilyn,
and Priscilla Thompson Linder and husband Milton; nine grandchildren; and numerous
nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Thompson received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State
University, completed his medical studies at the Louisiana State University School of
Medicine in New Orleans, and furthered his medical education through a family practice
residency at Earl K. Long Memorial Hospital in Baton Rouge; and
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WHEREAS, Dr. Thompson dedicated his life to the care of his patients with a
distinguished career that spanned over forty years; and
WHEREAS, throughout his medical career he was proudly affiliated with the
Richardson Medical Center, where he held positions as Chief of Staff and Chairman of the
Board; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Thompson also served many years as the Richland Parish Coroner
and as medical director of the Rayville Nursing and Rehabilitation, Rayville Recovery, and
LaArk Recovery; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Thompson's devotion to his patients was most evident in his tireless
work ethic, working nearly every day until his passing; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Thompson was an avid outdoorsman and loved spending time with
his family hunting, fishing, and traveling; and
WHEREAS, he was passionate about LSU football and took immense pride in
supporting his alma mater and sharing his love for the game with his family each fall; and
WHEREAS, most of all he cherished and valued time with his wife, children,
grandchildren, and large extended family, as his house was constantly filled with those
closest to him celebrating endless birthdays, holidays, and life events; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Thompson was a man of faith and longtime member of the Rayville
United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, his dedication to the citizens of Richland Parish earned him widespread
respect as a man who embodied integrity, generosity, and professionalism; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Thompson was grateful for all the many blessings in his life and felt
especially honored to practice medicine and live a life of service; and
WHEREAS, the death of Dr. Thompson has left an abiding void in the many lives
he touched throughout his life, and his memory shall remain eternal in the hearts and minds
of all those who knew and loved him.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
extend its heartfelt condolences upon the death of Dr. William David Thompson, does
hereby record for posterity his giving spirit and talent as a physician, and does hereby extend
appreciation for his enduring legacy of service that will continue to inspire a new generation
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of medical professionals and be a source of great pride and honor for his family, his
community, and the state of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
family of Dr. William David Thompson.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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