2022 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 190
BY SENATOR CORTEZ
A RESOLUTION
To commend Bobby Hebert, a World War II Navy veteran, upon the celebration of his 100th
birthday.
WHEREAS, D. J. "Bobby" Hebert, a native and lifelong resident of Lafayette,
Louisiana, was born August 4, 1922; and
WHEREAS, Bobby worked as a boat builder prior to serving as a Seabee in the
South Pacific during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Bobby returned to Lafayette after the war and continued his work as a
boat builder; and
WHEREAS, Bobby left the boat building business and partnered with his cousin,
Henry Hebert, to grow Top's Woodwork in Lafayette into a well-respected home and
commercial building business in Acadiana; and
WHEREAS, Bobby continued to build and expand Top's Woodwork until the two
cousins retired and sold the business; and
WHEREAS, Bobby married the love of his life, Dorothy, and together they had five
children: one son and four daughters; and
WHEREAS, Bobby enjoys being on the water whether it is to saltwater fish or for
an afternoon boat ride.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend D. J. "Bobby" Hebert upon the celebration of his 100th birthday.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
D. J. "Bobby" Hebert.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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