ENROLLED
2020 First Extraordinary Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 51
BY REPRESENTATIVE COX
A RESOLUTION
To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Donald
Turner.
WHEREAS, Donald Turner was born on November 11, 1973, to Glen and Sue
Turner; his father is a pastor in his hometown of Coushatta, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Turner was a member of the Coushatta High School graduating
class of 1991; and
WHEREAS, Donald married Yashica K. Thomas on January 23, 1999; together, they
had two children, Malcolm Isaiah Turner and Keava ReShay Alexandra Turner; and
WHEREAS, Donald was a member of United States Navy Special Operations-Navy
Seals and was awarded a National Defense Service medal for his service to his country; and
WHEREAS, after completing his service in the military, Donald worked for Dean
Foods, from 1999 to 2013, and Idaho Timber, from 2013 to 2020; and
WHEREAS, Donald was a member of Elizabeth Full Gospel Baptist Church, where
he sang in the choir and served as a church security officer; he was also an avid gun
collector; and
WHEREAS, Donald Turner will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved
him.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express heartfelt condolences on the death of Donald
Turner; does hereby offer appreciation to Mr. Turner for his service to our country; and does
hereby extend sincere hopes and wishes that his family find comfort during this somber time.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
family of Mr. Donald Turner.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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