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2021 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 29
BY REPRESENTATIVE CARPENTER
A RESOLUTION
To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Elder Henry
Grady Bingham, Jr.
WHEREAS, it is with immense sadness and profound regret that the House of
Representatives has learned of the death of Elder Henry Grady Bingham, Jr.; and
WHEREAS, Henry Grady Bingham, Jr., was born on October 5, 1970, to Henry and
Gloria Bingham; he was a member of the graduating class of 1988 at Baker High School,
where he competed on the wrestling team and with the a capella choir; and
WHEREAS, Henry also led the prayer group at Baker High School from 1986 until
1991; and
WHEREAS, Elder Bingham was licensed to serve as a minister in the Church of God
In Christ in 1990 by Elder Norman Scott, who was the pastor of Deliverance Temple Church
of God in Christ; and
WHEREAS, Henry Bingham married Melanie Ann Pidgeon on June 27, 1992; they
celebrated twenty-nine years of marriage and had three children, Jasmine Bingham, Michael
Bingham, and Henry Joshua Bingham; they also had two grandchildren, Avery Traymane
Harrell, Jr., and Austin Spencer Harrell; and
WHEREAS, Henry was also a businessman and entrepreneur; he was the owner of
both Dreamscape Landscaping and Our Hardware; he had worked in the hardware industry
for over thirty-five years; and
WHEREAS, Elder Henry Grady Bingham, Jr., will be dearly missed by all 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 Elder
Henry Grady Bingham, Jr., and does hereby extend sincere hopes that his 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 Elder Henry Grady Bingham, Jr.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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