ENROLLED
2019 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 319
BY REPRESENTATIVE BAGNERIS
A RESOLUTION
To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Albert
George Johnson, Sr.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the
House of Representatives learned of the death on May 30, 2019, of the uncle of State
Representative John H. Bagneris and distinguished gentleman and centenarian, Albert
George Johnson, Sr.; and
WHEREAS, born to Harry and Marie Love Johnson, Albert, Sr., was a lifelong
resident of New Orleans and a parishioner of Corpus Christi-Epiphany Catholic Church for
seventy years; he retired from the United States Postal Service after forty-one years of
dedicated and diligent service as a postal and rural letter carrier; and
WHEREAS, he and his beloved wife of forty-seven years, Myrtle DeSalle Johnson,
were the devoted parents of Sandra Johnson Thomas, Carol Johnson Gibson, Albert Johnson,
Jr., Eric Johnson, Sr., Anita Johnson Howard, David Johnson, Kathleen Johnson Clayton,
Kevin Johnson, Louis Johnson, Dr. Anthony Johnson, Germaine Johnson, Claire Johnson
Simmons, and Alicia Johnson; and
WHEREAS, Albert George Johnson, Sr., is survived by thirty-four grandchildren,
thirty-six great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins, and friends; and
WHEREAS, although the family and friends of Albert George Johnson, Sr., will
mourn his loss, their lives were greatly enriched by his passing their way; each will share
fond recollections of the life and times of Albert George Johnson, Sr., a proud member of
the exclusive Louisiana centenarian club, now gone to his eternal rest.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby extend sincerest condolences on the passing of Albert
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George Johnson, Sr., and does hereby express hopes for his family and friends to find peace
at his departure.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
Honorable John H. Bagneris.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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