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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 25
BY REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS
CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Lesley "Les" E. Golmon of
Alexandria
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON1
To express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Lesley "Les" E. Golmon of2
Alexandria.3
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the4
Louisiana Legislature have learned of the death of Lesley "Les" E. Golmon of Alexandria5
on February 24, 2012, at the age of seventy-one; and6
WHEREAS, Lesley Golmon was a celebrated sportsman, charismatic broadcast7
journalist, and a pillar of the Alexandria community; and8
WHEREAS, as a professional fisherman in the Louisiana BASS clubs, Mr. Golmon9
won the 1980 Louisiana BASS Championship, ranked as "Top Fisherman" from 1975 to10
1977 and "Top 6" from 1974 to 1979, 1981, 1982, and 1985, and received numerous11
sponsorships; and 12
WHEREAS, after retiring from fishing professionally in 1986, Mr. Golmon13
continued to contribute to the fishing world by coordinating and overseeing numerous14
fishing tournaments throughout the state and serving as a board member and president of the15
Rapides Bass Club; and 16
WHEREAS, in 2009, after forty-nine years, Mr. Golmon retired from his career of17
teaching and entertaining the people of Louisiana with his KALB-TV 5 television show,18
"Fishing with Les", and his newspaper column, "Les Talking, More Fishing", which he19
wrote for the Alexandria Town Talk and the Red River Journal; and20 HLS 12RS-1169 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, Mr. Golmon's broadcast accolades included serving as president and1
board member of the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters and receiving the association's2
Distinguished Service Award in 2003 for his forty-two years of productive service; and3
WHEREAS, Lesley Golmon's service and accomplishments extended beyond fishing4
and broadcasting, including his receipt of the 30-year Supporter Award from the Cenla 4-H5
Youth and service as a board member of the River City Credit Union and member of the6
Lion's Club, Rotary Club, and the Chamber of Commerce; and7
WHEREAS, Mr. Golmon was preceded in death by his father, Leo Golmon, mother,8
Enola Mary Vicknair Golmon, sister-in-law, Cynthia Rose Cook Golmon, brother-in-law,9
Captain David L. Coker, Jr., and grandson, Steven Tucker Golmon; and10
WHEREAS, Mr. Golmon is survived by his wife of forty-nine years, Judy Coker11
Golmon; his children, Michelle Golmon Jackson, Rhonda Marie Golmon, and Steven Brent12
Golmon; four grandchildren, Loren Abigail Golmon, Lauren Ashley Jackson, Lesley Dayton13
Jackson, and Caroline LeeAnne Golmon; his sister, Mary Jo Golmon Sweeden, his brother14
Richard Lee Golmon; and a dear close friend, Marie Mayeaux; and 15
WHEREAS, although the death of Mr. Golman has left a tremendous void in his16
community, his memory shall live forever in the minds and hearts of all who knew and loved17
him.18
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby19
express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Lesley "Les" E. Golmon of20
Alexandria, does hereby recognize and record for posterity his singular accomplishments and21
contributions, and does hereby extend enduring appreciation for the pride and honor that this22
extraordinary gentleman will forever bring his loved ones, community, and state.23
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted24
to the family of Lesley E. Golmon.25 HLS 12RS-1169 ORIGINAL
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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)]
Harris HCR No. 25
Expresses condolences upon the death of Lesley "Les" E. Golmon of Alexandria.