2020 First Extraordinary Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 44
BY SENATOR JOHNS
A RESOLUTION
To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the
death of Ruby B. Guillory.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the Senate has learned
of the passing of Ruby Guillory on June 19, 2020, at the age of eighty-four; and
WHEREAS, she was born on April 11, 1936, to Batellia Rougeau in New Orleans;
in her formative years, Ruby developed close relationships with her Lord and the religious
community at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Mallet, Louisiana, and in Opelousas, Louisiana,
where she joined Holy Ghost Catholic Church; she was always ready to serve; and
WHEREAS, in 1953, Ruby met Elcie J. Guillory, who later served in the Louisiana
House of Representatives, and became her husband of sixty-seven years and lifetime friend;
they moved to Lake Charles, Louisiana, where she was a faithful member of Immaculate
Heart of Mary Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, Ruby Guillory was active and held office in the Christian Mothers,
Fourth Degree Ladies of Grace, Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary Court 141, and
Altar Society; she also worked as a counselor locally and nationally for Knights of Peter
Claver, Junior Daughters; and
WHEREAS, left to cherish her memory are her husband, Elcie; her daughters,
Cynthia, Juliet, and Sharon Guillory; her grandchildren, Danielle, Thaddeus, and Rachel
Guillory; and six great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Ruby Guillory's legacy of service is a shining example and will live
long in the hearts of her family and friends.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences on the death of Ruby B. Guillory,
recognize her distinguished service to the Catholic Church and its auxiliaries, and pay tribute
to her remarkable legacy that shall live long in the hearts of the many people whose lives she
touched.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to her
husband, Elcie Guillory.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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