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2016 Regular Session
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 121
BY REPRESENTATIVE GLOVER
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To express the condolences of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the death of Elmer "Bigg
Nokey" Henderson of Shreveport.
WHEREAS, the members of the legislature were saddened to learn of the death
Tuesday, May 10, 2016, of Elmer "Bigg Nokey" Henderson; and
WHEREAS, Bigg Nokey was famous for barbecue, smoked Nokey burgers, and his
renowned Nokey Rotel; he ran an eatery from his yard on Ice Cream Street from which he
served up delicious food and provided catering services; and
WHEREAS, Bigg Nokey was the most popular vendor at the annual Let the Good
Times Roll Festival in downtown Shreveport; he was called a born restauranteur, a gifted
chef, and the best networker to ever walk the earth; and
WHEREAS, Elmer "Bigg Nokey" Henderson was the youngest of three siblings and
was the father of four beloved sons; and
WHEREAS, NFL Hall of Famer Deion "Prime Time" Sanders paid Bigg Nokey a
visit to taste his delectable Southern cooking and shortly after sampling the food, posted on
Instagram this rave review: "Bigg Nokey BBQ puts it down on the grill. Shreveport I know
yall already know Prime came to the hood where I know the food good. #Truth";
Mr. Sanders' Instagram account lit up with posts lamenting Bigg Nokey's departure; and
WHEREAS, the culinary community of Shreveport has lost a giant with a heart of
gold; Bigg Nokey was well known for his dream of feeding the world and proudly fed his
Cooper Road neighborhood; his passing has left a void in the lives of his friends and family
but fond recollections of great food and good times shared with Elmer "Bigg Nokey"
Henderson will forever live in the hearts and minds of all who knew and loved him.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
express sincerest condolences to the family and community of Elmer "Bigg Nokey"
Henderson in this time of mourning and does hereby extend thoughts and prayers for peace
and comfort.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the family of Elmer "Bigg Nokey" Henderson.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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