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2019 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 247
BY REPRESENTATIVE BRASS
A RESOLUTION
To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the homegoing of Bailee
Lanae Becnel.
WHEREAS, Bailee Lanae Becnel was born to Jarrod and Anitra Jack Becnel on
July 27, 2006, in Metairie, Louisiana; she passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at the
tender age of twelve; and
WHEREAS, christened at an early age, Bailee was baptized at Evergreen Baptist
Church; Bailee was a bright student; she matriculated at Life Daniel Academy, Gramercy
Magnet, and Lutcher High School; and
WHEREAS, she got involved with dance at the age of two; she was a member of
Yvonne's Direction in Dance, where she was in the dance company for nine years; she loved
being on stage with her fellow dancers and traveling to compete; Bailee also enjoyed
swimming, drawing, listening to music, and spending time with her family and friends,
especially Demi and Blaire, who were more like sisters than cousins to Bailee; and
WHEREAS, she went by many nicknames: Bee, BeeBee, Boss Bee, Bee-delicious,
and Bailee Bee; Bailee was one of a kind; a young lady of grace, spirituality, and passion
who will be remembered fondly in her community; and
WHEREAS, Bailee is survived by her mother, Anitra Jack Becnel; sister, A'Lynn
Becnel; grandparents, Jude "PawPaw" Jack, Shelia "MawMaw" Jack, and Sally "Mamee"
Becnel; aunts, Julie "T-Noonie" Jack, Aisha Becnel, Janell Becnel, and Tanecia Becnel;
uncle, Albert "Uncle Mugs" Lumar; cousins, Demi Simoneaux, Blaire Simoneaux, Edwin
Florent, Emohni Florent, A'Shia Murray, Jon'Tre Becnel, Jonell Becnel, Ma'Kiyha Becnel,
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Tyriq Becnel, and Bentley Sylvester; godparents, Dominique and Carlysle Jasmine, Michelle
Landry, and Stephan Jarrow; and a host of other family and friends; and
WHEREAS, the homegoing of Bailee Becnel has left an unspeakable emptiness in
the hearts of her family members and friends; Bailee's life was a gift and she will continue
to be mourned and sorely missed by those who had the honor of knowing her as a vibrant
young lady.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express condolences on the homegoing of Bailee Lanae
Becnel; does hereby express the deep regret of the entire state upon the loss of this
extraordinary child; and does hereby recognize the pride that she will forever bring to her
family, her friends, her community, and the state of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
family of Bailee Lanae Becnel.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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