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2021 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 188
BY REPRESENTATIVE CARPENTER
A RESOLUTION
To express the condolences of the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana
upon the death of Dorothy P. Ledet.
WHEREAS, it is with immense sadness and profound regret that the House of
Representatives has learned of the passing, on May 27, 2021, of Dorothy P. "Ms. Dot"
Ledet; and
WHEREAS, Dorothy was born on July 24, 1934, in St. Martinville, Louisiana, and
was the fourth child born to Calvin Polite and Eunice Chambers Cormier; and
WHEREAS, Dorothy married Albert Ledet, Jr., on November 25, 1956, and the two
enjoyed fifty-nine years of marriage; two children were born to their union, Albert "T.A."
Ledet, III, and Dodie Ledet LaMott; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Dot was a longtime employee of the Willis family, working at both
the family's home and the law offices of Mack Willis; she also coordinated numerous local
and statewide get out the vote activities for Mr. Willis during his successful campaign for
the office of mayor of St. Martinville; and
WHEREAS, after leaving the Willis's employment, Ms. Dot worked for thirty years
as a food service worker at St. Martinville Primary School; she always brought smiles to
every student, faculty, and staff member at the school; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Dot also mastered the art of creole cuisine and was well known for
her gingerbread and meat pies; she always kept the recipe secret and often prepared the treats
late at night to avoid revealing her mother's secrets; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Dot was a longtime and faithful member of Union Baptist Church
in St. Martinville; she was immensely proud of her status as one of the first members of the
church to be baptized in the church's baptismal pool; she also served as president of the
usher board, as head cook for many church events, and as the church's groundskeeper; and
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WHEREAS, Ms. Dot was also a charter member of the Newcomers Club in St.
Martinville and served as the club's chair for over twenty years; the club sponsors numerous
community activities including an annual Christmas ball and toy drive and is regarded as the
first organization to sponsor Mardi Gras parades in St. Martinville; and
WHEREAS, Dorothy's other affiliations included memberships in the Order of
Eastern Star, Heroines of Jericho, and the Pokeno Club; she was also the recipient of
numerous awards for her community involvement, including the Dr. Martin Luther King
Award, given by Golden Keys Social & Civic Club; the Newcomers Dedicated Service and
Commitment Award; the Presidential Award for Cooperation to the Men of Distinction
Social & Civic Club; and many more; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Dot leaves to cherish her memory her son, Albert Ledet, III;
daughter, Dodie Ledet LaMott; sisters, Willie Mae Ambroise, Maxine Cormier, and Janice
Underwood, and her husband Harold; grandchildren, Ebony LaMott, Bryson Boudreaux,
Ross Rattliff, Craig LaMott, Jr., and Lashia Duhon; great-grandchildren, Jonah R. LaMott,
Qunell Duhon, Qunaisha Duhon, Qarie Boudreaux, and Quest Boudreaux; her godchild,
Becky Isadore; her brother-in-law, Malcolm Ledet; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews,
and friends; and
WHEREAS, Dorothy P. Ledet will be deeply missed but her memory will live on in
those who knew and loved her.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express heartfelt condolences on the death of Dorothy
P. Ledet; does hereby recognize Ms. Dot's genuine compassion for her community; and does
hereby extend sincere hopes that her family, friends, and loved ones find comfort during this
difficult time.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
family of Dorothy P. Ledet.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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