HLS 16RS-2550 ORIGINAL 2016 Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 69 BY REPRESENTATIVE COX CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Todd Eric Roque of Cane River 1 A RESOLUTION 2To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Todd Eric 3 Roque of Cane River. 4 WHEREAS, the members of the House of Representatives were saddened to learn 5of the departure of Todd Eric Roque from this earthly rodeo, on April 7, 2016, to the pure 6pastures of Heaven; and 7 WHEREAS, born in Bossier City on December 17, 1983, Todd joined the Roque 8Brothers Farm family business at an early age, where he pursued his passions of working 9cattle, riding horses, and enjoying the outdoor life; and 10 WHEREAS, Todd graduated from Natchitoches Central High School in 2002; he was 11a member of Future Farmers of America, an active member of St. Augustine Catholic 12Church, and was involved in the Catholic Youth Organization; and 13 WHEREAS, left to cherish his memory are his parents, Thomas Roque, Sr., and 14Kathie Sarpy Roque; his sweet daughter Rockelle and son Ramsey; siblings Thomas Roque, 15Jr., and wife Anna, and sister Tiffany Roque; his niece Sydney and nephew, Thomas Roque, 16III; his beloved fiancee, Candice Castro; and extended family and friends; and 17 WHEREAS, a true cowboy and devoted father, Todd Eric Roque embodied the 18family tradition of hard work and sharing; he died doing what he loved and left a legacy of 19love in the path he trod; his passing leaves a void that can never be filled but his memory 20will remain forever in the hearts and minds of all who knew and loved him. Page 1 of 2 HLS 16RS-2550 ORIGINAL HR NO. 69 1 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the 2Legislature of Louisiana does hereby extend deepest condolences to the family of Todd Eric 3Roque in this time of loss and does hereby express sincere prayers and hopes for peace and 4strength. 5 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted 6to the family of Todd Eric Roque. 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 2016 Regular Session Cox Expresses condolences upon the death of Todd Eric Roque of Cane River. Page 2 of 2