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