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.
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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.
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