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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 128
BY SENATOR ALLAIN
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To express the sincere condolences of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the death of Grace
Elizabeth Gonsoulin.
WHEREAS, Grace Elizabeth Gonsoulin, a lifelong resident of New Iberia,
Louisiana, was born on February 28, 2002, and passed away on May 19, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the youngest of three children, Grace shared her caring, giving, and
joyful spirit throughout her life with her loving parents, Keith "Papa" and Michelle
Gonsoulin, and her siblings, Cameron Gonsoulin and Kathryn Gonsoulin; and
WHEREAS, she attended Catholic High of New Iberia as a member of the class of
2020, where she proudly cheered on her beloved Panthers and managed the Catholic High
School Softball Team; and
WHEREAS, Grace was a member and passionate advocate of the 4-H Club and
participated in livestock shows; and
WHEREAS, she was a light to all those around her, always wearing a smile on her
face, usually put there by her Papa, that brightened the entire room; and
WHEREAS, Grace enjoyed singing at the top of her lungs and jamming to music on
car rides; and
WHEREAS, she spent much of her time cheering on her beloved boyfriend Layton
Berard during all of his sporting endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Grace was taken too soon from all those who loved her; she will always
be held in their hearts and remembered for the joy, laughter, and beauty she brought to all
those around her; and
WHEREAS, Grace is remembered as one who was generous and humble during her
time and thus, it is fitting that her memory will live on through the Grace Gonsoulin
Memorial Scholarship at Catholic High of New Iberia.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
express its most heartfelt and sincere condolences of the upon the untimely death of Grace
Elizabeth Gonsoulin.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to her
parents, Keith and Michelle Mitchell Gonsoulin.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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