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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 66
BY SENATORS BOUDREAUX, BARROW, BOUIE, CARTER, DUPLESSIS, FIELDS,
HARRIS, JACKSON-ANDREW S, JENKINS, LUNEAU AND PRICE
A RESOLUTION
To express the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of
Louisiana to the family and friends of David Morris Gauthier on the occasion of his
passing.
WHEREAS, David Morris Gauthier was born on August 17, 1933, in New Orleans,
Louisiana, and was a lifelong resident of the city, embodying its spirit of resilience and
compassion; and
WHEREAS, David Gauthier's commitment to his faith was evident from a young
age, as he accepted Christ at Union Bethel AME Church at the age of twelve, remaining a
devoted member throughout his lifetime and serving in various capacities within the church
community, including the Sons of Allen Fellowship; and
WHEREAS, David Gauthier graduated from Booker T. Washington in 1951 and
served his country with honor and valor as a member of the United States Navy from 1951
to 1954, demonstrating his patriotism and dedication to the principles of freedom and
service; and
WHEREAS, David Gauthier pursued higher education at Dillard University, where
he studied sociology, laying the foundation for a lifetime of learning and personal growth;
and
WHEREAS, David Gauthier's professional journey was marked by dedication and
excellence, spanning nearly eighty years of active involvement in the workforce, including
roles at McKesson and Robbins Wholesale Drug Company, the U.S. Post Office, the
hotel/motel industry, and the New Orleans Public Schools, where he made lasting
contributions to his community; and
WHEREAS, David Gauthier's leadership extended beyond his professional
endeavors, as he served as a union organizer and local president of the New Orleans Postal
Workers Union, advocating tirelessly for the rights and well-being of his fellow workers; and
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WHEREAS, David Gauthier was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings
Pauline, Paul Edgar, Marguerite, Stella, Leonard, Ruby Inez, Alvin, and his twin Dorothy;
his first wife Henrietta Lee Gauthier; and a son, Michael Nathaniel Gauthier; and
WHEREAS, David Gauthier was a loving and protective patriarch within his family,
a pillar of strength and support whose presence will be deeply missed by his loved ones,
including his second wife, Brenda Carcisse Gauthier; his children, Willie (Maria) Lee
Gauthier, Katherine (Michael) Batiste, Carolyn (Bernard) Toppings, Ronald Gauthier, Doris
Gauthier, Bryan (Monique) Gauthier, and Cheryl (Aristede) Hayes; a host of grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other extended relatives and friends; and
WHEREAS, David Gauthier's legacy of faith, dedication, and service will continue
to inspire all those who had the privilege of knowing him, leaving an indelible mark on the
hearts and minds of the New Orleans community and beyond.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby express its sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of David
Morris Gauthier on the occasion of his passing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to his
niece, Paulette Bailey-Wilson.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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