HLS 202ES-703 ORIGINAL
2020 Second Extraordinary Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 53
BY REPRESENTATIVE CHARLES OWEN
CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of Samuel Suel
1 A RESOLUTION
2To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Samuel Suel.
3 WHEREAS, Samuel Suel was born on March 9, 1918, in Fullerton, Louisiana; and
4 WHEREAS, Mr. Suel volunteered and enlisted in the United States Army Air Force
5on October 28, 1942, to fight for his country during World War II; after completing basic
6training, he was assigned to the 2056th Quartermaster Unit and stationed at Will Rogers
7Field in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and
8 WHEREAS, Mr. Suel's unit was deployed to England and attached to the 8th Air
9Force; he served in England from 1943 until July 1945; afterwards, his unit returned to the
10U.S. before being ordered to travel to Japan; however, after the dropping of the atomic
11bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, these orders were canceled; and
12 WHEREAS, Mr. Suel married Mary Watkins in July 1946, and together, they had
13five children; and
14 WHEREAS, Mr. Suel remained active in his community until his death; most
15recently he was responsible for the care of the plants and raising the American flag at the
16Vernon Council on Aging; he also served as a deacon and president of the usher board at his
17church; and
18 WHEREAS, Mr. Suel leaves to cherish his memory three daughters, Pamela Moore,
19Sammie Jackson, and Mercedes Bristow; two sons, Nelson Suel and Thomas Suel; two
20brothers, R.J. Beshears and Ben Beshears; seven grandchildren; and thirteen great-
21grandchildren; and
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1 WHEREAS, Mr. Suel stands among the many American heroes who fought in World
2War II to defend and preserve democracy; he will be deeply missed by all who knew and
3loved him.
4 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
5Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express heartfelt condolences on the death of Samuel
6Suel; does hereby offer sincere gratitude for Mr. Suel's service to his country during World
7War II; and does hereby extend sincere hopes and wishes that his family find comfort during
8this difficult time.
9 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
10family of Samuel Suel.
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HR 53 Original 2020 Second Extraordinary Session Charles Owen
Expresses condolences on the death of Samuel Suel.
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