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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 199
BY SENATOR ALLAIN
A RESOLUTION
To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the
death of Martha Delia Battaglio.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the
Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana have learned of the passing of Martha Delia Battaglio
on June 3, 2021, at the age of sixty-nine; and
WHEREAS, a native and longtime resident of Baldwin, Martha Delia Boudreaux
Battaglio was born on April 19, 1952, and was affectionately known as "D" to her family
and friends; and
WHEREAS, she was salutatorian and a graduate of Franklin High School, where she
was homecoming queen with her childhood sweetheart and future husband, Randy Battaglio,
captain of the football team; and
WHEREAS, upon graduation from high school, D attended McNeese State
University, majoring in Accounting and graduating summa cum laude in just three years; and
WHEREAS, initially she chose a career in accounting, working in the chemical
industry in Lake Charles but politely declined a blossoming management career to devote
herself to her real passion – her husband and children; and
WHEREAS, throughout her life, she was devoted to the Catholic schools that her
children attended – St. John Elementary School and Hanson Memorial High School – and
church parishes in both Baldwin (Sacred Heart) and Franklin (Church of the Assumption)
and during this period of her life, she served on the school boards for both St. John and
Hanson; and
WHEREAS, she was also dedicated to volunteering at the Adoration Chapel at St.
John for many years; and
WHEREAS, D was a frequent traveler, visiting Europe with family and friends; an
avid reader; and known for her acerbic wit – all attributes she passed on to her children and
grandchildren; and
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WHEREAS, she was preceded in death by her parents, B. Edward Boudreaux and
Martha Chapron Boudreaux, and her brother, Joseph Chapron Boudreaux; and
WHEREAS, those she leaves to cherish her memory include her devoted husband
of forty-nine years, Randy Battaglio; son, Paul Battaglio, husband of Leah Battaglio; two
daughters, Marti Battaglio, wife of Derek Pourciau, and Erin Biddick, wife of Jeremy
Biddick; son, Joey Battaglio; grandchildren, Bella Biddick, Luca Battaglio, Liam Biddick,
Madden Pourciau, Sawyer Pourciau, and Lola Battaglio; two brothers, Bernard E. Boudreaux
Jr., husband of Dr. Sally Clausen Boudreaux, and Philip H. Boudreaux, husband of Robyn
Haydel Boudreaux; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, family members, and friends; and
WHEREAS, D demonstrated a record of service, sacrifice, and excellence to her
family as a devoted wife, mother, and daughter to her mother who lived to one hundred years
of age, along with her extended family, which was of the utmost importance in D's life; and
WHEREAS, throughout her life Martha Delia Battaglio remained humble, kind,
generous, and spiritually grounded, which was a major part of her success, as well as the
success and happiness of all those who were honored to have known her; and
WHEREAS, because of her numerous accomplishments, D's passing has left a void
in her community and in her state and has created a genuine sense of profound sorrow in her
friends and family; and
WHEREAS, the success of our state, the strength of our communities, and the overall
vitality of American society depend, in great measure, upon women like Martha Delia "D"
Battaglio.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
acknowledges with gratitude the outstanding service and many accomplishments of Martha
Delia "D" Battaglio and extends sincere condolences to her family on the occasion of her
passing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to her
husband, Randy Battaglio.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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