HLS 23RS-1165 ORIGINAL
2023 Regular Session
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 34
BY REPRESENTATIVE SCHEXNAYDER
CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of Ruben John Dauzat
1 A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
2To express the condolences of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the death of Ruben John
3 Dauzat.
4 WHEREAS, it is with immense sadness and profound regret that the Legislature of
5Louisiana has learned of the passing of Ruben John Dauzat; and
6 WHEREAS, Ruben John Dauzat was born in Marksville, Louisiana, on August 25,
71949, and was the youngest of six children born to Orney and Villia Dauzat; he and his
8siblings grew up in Moncla, Louisiana, and he attended Marksville High School; and
9 WHEREAS, after graduating from high school in 1967, Ruben enrolled at Louisiana
10State University; as an undergraduate student, he studied agricultural mechanics and
11obtained a bachelor's degree in 1971; he also pursued graduate studies at LSU and earned
12a master's degree in agricultural economics in 1974; and
13 WHEREAS, while studying at LSU in 1972, Ruben married Laura Louise Laborde;
14the couple raised their three children, Tommy, Jennifer, and Julie; and
15 WHEREAS, Mr. Dauzat owned and operated Wayside Farms, a row crop and cattle
16farm in Simmesport, Louisiana, for forty-five years; as a farmer, he was dedicated to
17conservation efforts and on-farm stewardship, and his passion for conservation led him to
18serve on the board of the National Association of Conservation Districts and as president and
19secretary/treasurer of the Louisiana Association of Conservation Districts; and
20 WHEREAS, Mr. Dauzat worked to promote best management practices throughout
21his career by working closely with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, LSU
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1AgCenter, Louisiana 4-H, and Future Farmers of America; he was recognized for his efforts
2first by being named "Outstanding Louisiana Master Farmer of the Year" in 2014, and later
3by his induction into the Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction in 2016; and
4 WHEREAS, as a parishioner at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Marksville, Ruben
5was a member of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus 2333 and the Knights of
6Columbus Chapter 1217; he also worked with the Louisiana Cattleman's Association, the
7Louisiana Farm Bureau, Louisiana Ag Leadership, the LSU College of Agriculture, the LSU
8Alumni Association, and the LSU Foundation; and
9 WHEREAS, Mr. Dauzat also played a pivotal role in establishing the Louisiana 4-H
10State Museum in Avoyelles Parish; as a farmer, he truly understood the degree of faith, time,
11love, and devotion required to help make something grow, and he lived his life in this
12manner; and
13 WHEREAS, Ruben John Dauzat leaves to cherish his memory his wife of more than
14fifty years, Laura Laborde Dauzat; son, Tommy Dauzat, and his wife Missy; daughters,
15Jennifer Dauzat Lovelace, and her husband Michael, and Julie Dauzat Grunewald, and her
16husband Hampton; grandchildren, Katherine Dauzat, Walker Dauzat, Rylee Lovelace, Lucie
17Grunewald, Jack Lovelace, Anna Grunewald, Ruby Grunewald, and Reed Lovelace; brother,
18Dyrel Dauzat, and his wife Chalayne, Steven Dauzat, and his wife Irby; sisters, Rae Hair and
19Fae Smith, and her husband Pete; sister-in-law, Diane Dauzat; mother-in-law, Peggy
20Laborde; and a host of nieces, nephews, god-children, extended relatives, and friends; he
21will be deeply missed but certainly never forgotten.
22 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
23express heartfelt condolences on the death of Ruben John Dauzat and does hereby extend
24sincerest wishes that his family, friends, and loved ones find comfort in their shared
25memories of his life.
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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)]
HCR 34 Original 2023 Regular Session Schexnayder
Expresses the condolences of the legislature on the death of Ruben John Dauzat.
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