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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 245
BY SENATOR MILLS
A RESOLUTION
To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the
death of Roger Paul Hamilton Sr. of St Martinville, Louisiana.
WHEREAS, Roger Paul Hamilton Sr. died on April 14, 2018, at the age of
seventy-one; and
WHEREAS, he was born to Samuel and Mildred Hamilton on April 7, 1947, in
St. Martinville, where he lived throughout his life: and
WHEREAS, Roger Hamilton Sr. was a devoted husband to his wife of more than
forty-four years, Carmen Savoy Hamilton, and he was a loving and caring father to the
couple's five children; and
WHEREAS, Roger Hamilton Sr. was an educator in Iberia Parish where he served
as principal in New Iberia, Louisiana, at Park Elementary, a prekindergarten through sixth
grade school, and he was dedicated to urging young people to strive for academic success,
combining his encouragement with stern discipline; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hamilton's love of children and his commitment to encouraging
their success in the classroom reached beyond the walls of the school, and, to that end, he
served as the president of the Louisiana Association of Child Welfare and Attendance
Personnel for the 1998-1999 term, an organization that provides a forum for the sharing of
ideas and experiences regarding efforts to ensure that children attend school and find a safe
atmosphere when they are at school, and
WHEREAS, always a patriotic person, Roger Hamilton answered the call to serve
his country and was a veteran of the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, active in his community, Roger Hamilton Sr. was a member of
Omega Psi Phi fraternity, and he was active in his local Masonic Lodge; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hamilton was a man who appreciated simple pleasures, lively
discussions, long slow drives in the country, gathering with family and friends, and was
always ready to share his time with any of the many important people in his life; and
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WHEREAS, Roger Paul Hamilton Sr. was an important member of his community
and a dearly loved member of a close, extended family, leaving many to treasure their
memories of him and of the love and attention he showered on all who were fortunate
enough to be a part of his life.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby express sincere condolences upon the death of Roger Paul Hamilton Sr. of
St. Martinville, Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Carmen Savoy Hamilton, widow of Roger Hamilton Sr.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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