HLS 19RS-3799 ORIGINAL
2019 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 319
BY REPRESENTATIVE BAGNERIS
CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of Albert George Johnson, Sr.
1 A RESOLUTION
2To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Albert
3 George Johnson, Sr.
4 WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the
5House of Representatives learned of the death on May 30, 2019, of the uncle of State
6Representative John H. Bagneris and distinguished gentleman and centenarian, Albert
7George Johnson, Sr.; and
8 WHEREAS, born to Harry and Marie Love Johnson, Albert, Sr., was a lifelong
9resident of New Orleans and a parishioner of Corpus Christi-Epiphany Catholic Church for
10seventy years; he retired from the United States Postal Service after forty-one years of
11dedicated and diligent service as a postal and rural letter carrier; and
12 WHEREAS, he and his beloved wife of forty-seven years, Myrtle DeSalle Johnson,
13were the devoted parents of Sandra Johnson Thomas, Carol Johnson Gibson, Albert Johnson,
14Jr., Eric Johnson, Sr., Anita Johnson Howard, David Johnson, Kathleen Johnson Clayton,
15Kevin Johnson, Louis Johnson, Dr. Anthony Johnson, Germaine Johnson, Claire Johnson
16Simmons, and Alicia Johnson; and
17 WHEREAS, Albert George Johnson, Sr., is survived by thirty-four grandchildren,
18thirty-six great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces,
19nephews, cousins, and friends; and
20 WHEREAS, although the family and friends of Albert George Johnson, Sr., will
21mourn his loss, their lives were greatly enriched by his passing their way; each will share
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1fond recollections of the life and times of Albert George Johnson, Sr., a proud member of
2the exclusive Louisiana centenarian club, now gone to his eternal rest.
3 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
4Legislature of Louisiana does hereby extend sincerest condolences on the passing of Albert
5George Johnson, Sr., and does hereby express hopes for his family and friends to find peace
6at his departure.
7 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
8Honorable John H. Bagneris.
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HR 319 Original 2019 Regular Session Bagneris
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