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2023 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 114
BY REPRESENTATIVE COX
A RESOLUTION
To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Lula Ruth
Vinson.
WHEREAS, it is with immense sadness that the House of Representatives has
learned of the passing, on April 25, 2023, of Lula Ruth Vinson; and
WHEREAS, Lula Ruth Vinson was born to John Vinson, Sr., and Janie S. Vinson,
on July 30, 1948, in Shreveport, Louisiana; she accepted Christ at an early age and was
baptized at New Bethel Church #1 in Alden Bridge, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Vinson graduated from C.H. Irion High School in Benton,
Louisiana, in 1966; she earned a bachelor's degree in social work from Grambling College
in 1971; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Vinson's professional experience included working as an employee
of Bossier Parish School System and as an assistant executive director of Bossier City
Housing Authority; her other employment endeavors included working with Bossier Parish
Police Department, Congressman Buddy Roemer's legislative staff, and more; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Vinson served in her church as a church secretary and adult
Sunday school instructor; and
WHEREAS, Lula Ruth Vinson leaves to cherish her beautiful memory her son,
Dr. Terence Vinson; sisters, Virginia Austin, Eloise White, and her husband Leon, Christine
Ogilvie, and her husband Robert, and Jacqueline Addison, and her husband Richard; brother,
Arbie Lee Vinson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends; she will be
deeply missed, but certainly never forgotten.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express heartfelt condolences on the death of Lula
Ruth Vinson and does hereby extend sincerest wishes that her family, friends, and loved
ones find comfort in their shared memories of her beautiful life.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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