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2019 Regular Session
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 128
BY SENATOR ALLAIN
CONDOLENCES. Expresses condolences upon the death of Grace Elizabeth Gonsoulin.
1 A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
2 To express the sincere condolences of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the death of Grace
3 Elizabeth Gonsoulin.
4 WHEREAS, Grace Elizabeth Gonsoulin, a lifelong resident of New Iberia,
5 Louisiana, was born on February 28, 2002, and passed away on May 19, 2019; and
6 WHEREAS, the youngest of three children, Grace shared her caring, giving, and
7 joyful spirit throughout her life with her loving parents, Keith "Papa" and Michelle
8 Gonsoulin, and her siblings, Cameron Gonsoulin and Kathryn Gonsoulin; and
9 WHEREAS, she attended Catholic High of New Iberia as a member of the class of
10 2020, where she proudly cheered on her beloved Panthers and managed the Catholic High
11 School Softball Team; and
12 WHEREAS, Grace was a member and passionate advocate of the 4-H Club and
13 participated in livestock shows; and
14 WHEREAS, she was a light to all those around her, always wearing a smile on her
15 face, usually put there by her Papa, that brightened the entire room; and
16 WHEREAS, Grace enjoyed singing at the top of her lungs and jamming to music on
17 car rides; and
18 WHEREAS, she spent much of her time cheering on her beloved boyfriend Layton
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1 Berard during all of his sporting endeavors; and
2 WHEREAS, Grace was taken too soon from all those who loved her; she will always
3 be held in their hearts and remembered for the joy, laughter, and beauty she brought to all
4 those around her; and
5 WHEREAS, Grace is remembered as one who was generous and humble during her
6 time and thus, it is fitting that her memory will live on through the Grace Gonsoulin
7 Memorial Scholarship at Catholic High of New Iberia.
8 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
9 express its most heartfelt and sincere condolences of the upon the untimely death of Grace
10 Elizabeth Gonsoulin.
11 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to her
12 parents, Keith and Michelle Mitchell Gonsoulin.
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Margaret M. Corley.
DIGEST
SCR 128 Original 2019 Regular Session Allain
Expresses condolences upon the death of Grace Elizabeth Gonsoulin.
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