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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 30
BY SENATOR FIELDS
A RESOLUTION
To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the
death of Dietrich H. Fields.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and sorrow that the citizens of Louisiana learned
that Dietrich H. Fields, at the age of fifty-three, completed her life's journey and was
peacefully called to eternal rest with our Lord on October 3, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Dietrich was born to the late James and Selina McKnight Howard on
June 29, 1967; and
WHEREAS, Dietrich was employed with the United States Postal Service in various
positions, the last being as a maintenance manager; and
WHEREAS, Dietrich was described as a woman with a genuine, sweet, and loving
spirit by her family members, friends, and coworkers; and
WHEREAS, this beautiful and beloved angel with a contagious smile, who loved
people and treated them with respect, was often described by many as a blessing from God;
and
WHEREAS, her coworkers stated that she offered kind words, deserving corrections,
and an ear to listen, always at the proper time; and
WHEREAS, Dietrich Fields leaves to cherish her memories her husband of twenty-
nine years, Rodderick W. Fields Sr.; daughter, Amber N. Fields; and son, Rodderick W.
Fields II; and
WHEREAS, Dietrich is also survived by a sister, Pastor Cynthia Howard Anderson
(Hardy); brother, James Howard Jr., both of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; a granddaughter, Josie
Fields of Gonzales, Louisiana; a host of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews,
cousins, and other relatives and friends; and
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WHEREAS, despite the fact that her death leaves a substantial sense of loss in the
lives she touched, her memory shall forever live in the minds and hearts of those who knew
and loved this sweet, gentle soul.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby express sincere condolences upon the death of Dietrich H. Fields.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to her
husband, Rodderick Fields Sr.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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