HLS 23RS-994 ORIGINAL
2023 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 11
BY REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES
CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of Lolita Althea Perez Dufauchard
1 A RESOLUTION
2To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Lolita Althea
3 Perez Dufauchard.
4 WHEREAS, it is with immense sadness and profound regret that the House of
5Representatives has learned of the passing, on April 3, 2023, of Lolita Althea Perez
6Dufauchard; and
7 WHEREAS, Lolita Althea Perez was born on November 19, 1931, to Hernandez and
8Leonora Duplessis Perez; she was raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, and graduated from
9Xavier University Preparatory High School, where she received the Class of 1950
10Scholarship Award; after graduating, she attended Xavier University in New Orleans; and
11 WHEREAS, Lolita cherished her family above all other things in life; she was united
12in holy matrimony to Alvin Charles Dufauchard on December 31, 1951, and shared fifty-six
13years of life together; they had two loving children, Al and Sharon, whom they adored; and
14 WHEREAS, Lolita was an incredibly determined mother who prioritized her
15children's well-being and future at every opportunity; she worked to afford her children the
16opportunity to attend college; she held numerous occupations throughout her career, working
17for Bunk's Factory, the United States Postal Service, the Department of Agriculture, and the
18Veterans Administration Hospital, and was a dedicated and dependable employee until her
19retirement in 1991; and
20 WHEREAS, following her retirement, Ms. Dufauchard was finally able to find time
21to truly enjoy and appreciate her family and friends; she began regularly hosting and
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1attending family gatherings, playing Pokeno, traveling, going to the casino, completing
2jigsaw puzzles, and eating sweets; her greatest joy, however, was spending time with her
3grandchildren and great-granddaughter; and
4 WHEREAS, Ms. Dufauchard was a kind, loving, and soft-spoken woman who never
5had a negative thing to say about anyone; she leaves to cherish her beautiful memory her
6children, Alvin Charles Dufauchard, Jr., and Sharon Dufauchard White; son-in-law, George
7White; daughter-in-law, Janeice Chambers; grandchildren, Tiffany White, Gerren White, and
8Erin Dufauchard Hazley, and her husband Kirk; great-granddaughter, Teagan Hazley;
9brother, Hernandez Perez; sister, Manuella Fancher; sisters-in-law, Bernice Brown, Ruby
10Dufauchard, and Elizabeth Quinn; "bonus" grandson, Jason Wynne Hughes; special sister-
11friends, Theresa Gonzales, Rose LaBeaud, and Shirley Scieneaux; and a host of extended
12family and friends; she will be deeply missed, but certainly never forgotten.
13 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
14Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express heartfelt condolences on the death of Lolita
15Althea Perez Dufauchard and does hereby extend sincerest wishes that her family, friends,
16and loved ones find comfort and joy in their shared memories of her beautiful life.
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 11 Original 2023 Regular Session Hughes
Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Lolita Althea
Perez Dufauchard.
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