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2019 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 66
BY REPRESENTATIVE DUPLESSIS
A RESOLUTION
To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Bessie Lee
Alexander.
WHEREAS, the members of the Louisiana House of Representatives were saddened
to learn that Bessie Lee Alexander entered into her eternal rest on April 18, 2019; and
WHEREAS, born April 26, 1924, to George and Frances Harrison Sparrow, in
Franklin, Louisiana, Bessie Lee Alexander spent most of her life in New Orleans and most
recently resided in Miramar Beach, Florida; and
WHEREAS, Bessie was a faithful member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish; she
dedicated her life to homemaking and raising her children; she loved crafting, movies,
music, and dancing; and
WHEREAS, Bessie was known as a woman of her word; she had an outgoing
personality and a great sense of humor; she loved her family, and she especially enjoyed
spending time with her grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, left to cherish her memory are her son, Anthony Alexander, and his
wife Darlene; daughter-in-law, D'Juan Alexander; grandchildren, Charles Alexander, Jr.,
Shannon Alexander, Latreal Pollard-Alexander, Anthony Pollard-Alexander, and Ashlí
Alexander; great-grandchildren, Bailey Blanchard, Beionceé Moore, Delmireé Moore, and
Windell Moore; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Bessie Lee Alexander will forever be remembered for her maternal
nature and for her devotion to her family; all who knew and loved her may take solace in the
knowledge that Ms. Alexander is absent from the body and present with the Lord.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express sincerest and most heartfelt condolences to the
family of Bessie Lee Alexander upon her transition to eternal rest and does hereby offer
prayers and hopes for comfort.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the family of Bessie Lee Alexander.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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