HLS 23RS-1307 ORIGINAL
2023 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 69
BY REPRESENTATIVE WILLARD
CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of Bernadine Elder Gibson
1 A RESOLUTION
2To express the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Bernadine Elder
3 Gibson.
4 WHEREAS, it is with immense sadness and profound regret that the House of
5Representatives has learned of the passing of Bernadine Elder Gibson; and
6 WHEREAS, Bernadine Elder Gibson was born on March 10, 1940, in New Orleans,
7Louisiana, and was educated in the public schools of Orleans Parish; she graduated from
8Booker T. Washington Senior High School, then attended Delgado Junior College and
9Southern University at New Orleans; she also received bachelor's and master's degrees in
10religious education from Christian Bible College; and
11 WHEREAS, Bernadine, who was affectionately known as "Ms. Bern", was a member
12of New Hope Baptist Church in New Orleans; she served the ministries of mission,
13evangelism, youth, music, Christian education, Sunday school, Women of Wisdom, Woman
14on Fire, and the rainbow choir; and
15 WHEREAS, in addition to her service to New Hope Baptist, Ms. Bern was a member
16of the Louisiana Freedman Baptist General Association, the National Baptist Convention,
17and the North American Baptist Women's Union; she was also a member of the New Orleans
18Jazz and Heritage Festival Family Gospel Tent since its inception in 1970; and
19 WHEREAS, Ms. Bern was also the founder of Ministry for Change–Good Trouble,
20a nonprofit organization that works to reshape the lives of young people in her community,
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1and she received numerous awards for her charitable community work in New Orleans and
2in Haiti; and
3 WHEREAS, Bernadine Elder Gibson was known for her tenacity, wit, and
4unforgettably candid manner of speaking; she was a powerfully devout and prayerful woman
5who shared her deep love of God and family every day; she will be deeply missed, but
6certainly never forgotten.
7 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
8Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express heartfelt condolences on the death of
9Bernadine Elder Gibson and does hereby extend sincerest wishes that her family, friends,
10and loved ones find comfort 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 69 Original 2023 Regular Session Willard
Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Bernadine Elder
Gibson.
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