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2021 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 96
BY REPRESENTATIVE JEFFERSON
CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of Mary Eliza Alderson
1 A RESOLUTION
2To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Mary Eliza
3 Alderson.
4 WHEREAS, Mary Eliza Wilson was born on May 12, 1920, in Lillie, Louisiana, the
5fourth child of fourteen born to David and Ella Wilson; she attended Fellowship School in
6Claiborne Parish and graduated from St. John Community High School in Homer, Louisiana;
7and
8 WHEREAS, after graduating, Mary served her country as a U.S. Army nurse during
9World War II; she was a member of the Women's Army Corps and the Eastern Star; and
10 WHEREAS, Mary returned to Lillie after her military service and married Harvey
11Alderson, and their union was blessed with eleven children; once her children reached
12adulthood, Mary began working as a seamstress at Junction City Garment Factory; she later
13found her calling as a social worker in Claiborne Parish where she helped countless families
14and touched many lives; and
15 WHEREAS, Ms. Alderson accepted Christ at an early age; she was an active member
16of Fellowship Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, and served
17as the church's clerk and secretary for many years; and
18 WHEREAS, after retirement, Ms. Alderson took up many different hobbies; she
19loved quilting with her sisters, Adele and Marie, and spent time fishing and making tea
20cakes, peanut brittle, and pear preserves; she also earned the distinction of being the oldest
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1person working for the Louisiana voting commission; she even continued to drive until she
2was over one hundred years old; and
3 WHEREAS, Ms. Alderson leaves to cherish her memory her children, Michael
4Alderson, Jackie Alderson, Dorothy Chark, Sallie Jones, Henry Alderson, and Elsie Rolfe;
5her sisters, Adele Wilson and Marie Tubbs; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
6great-great-grandchildren, great-great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family
7members, and friends; and
8 WHEREAS, Mary Eliza Alderson lived a truly fulfilling life; she will be deeply
9missed but certainly never forgotten.
10 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
11Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express heartfelt condolences on the death of Mary
12Eliza Alderson; does hereby recognize Ms. Alderson's incredible life as a witness to history;
13and does hereby extend sincere hopes that her family, friends, and loved ones find comfort
14during this difficult time.
15 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
16family of Mary Eliza Alderson.
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 96 Original 2021 Regular Session Jefferson
Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Mary Eliza
Alderson.
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