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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 71
BY SENATOR SMITH
A RESOLUTION
To commend Clarence H. "Sonny" Savoie on the occasion of his retirement from the St.
Charles Parish School Board.
WHEREAS, Clarence H. "Sonny" Savoie is a native of Des Allemands, Louisiana,
and resides in Paradis with is wife, Merle DeJean Savoie, and they have two children and
four grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Clarence H. "Sonny" Savoie graduated from Hahnville High School in
1959; and
WHEREAS, Clarence enlisted in the United States Army and served for three years,
and after his military service, he began his career at Texaco, where he worked for over
thirty-two years; and
WHEREAS, in 1986 Clarence was elected to the St. Charles Parish School Board and
served as a member for 36 years; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his service and dedication as a school board member he
has been involved in community and professional organizations, including the National
Parent Teacher Association Board of Directors, National Board for Professional Teaching
Standards, Louisiana Board of Regents, St. Charles Public Schools Foundation, Inc., Paradis
Volunteer Fire Department, Waterworks District in St. Charles Parish, River Region
Chamber of Commerce, Rotary International, and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, he has held several national and state positions in many different
organizations including president of the National School Boards Association, National
Federation of Urban and Suburban School Districts, Louisiana School Boards Association,
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and the Louisiana State Parent Teacher Association; and
WHEREAS, he has received numerous honors throughout his tenure on the school
board; he was selected as the 2008 Louisiana School Board Member of the Year and the
2009 Employee Support for the National Guard and Support Award; and
WHEREAS, his commitment to the education of students and their families will
forever be remembered throughout the St. Charles Parish School Board office and by
administrators, staff, students, and parents.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend Clarence H. "Sonny" Savoie on his many accomplishments and does
hereby extend heartfelt wishes for a long and happy retirement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Clarence H. "Sonny" Savoie.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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