ENROLLED
2019 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 102
BY REPRESENTATIVE ANDERS
A RESOLUTION
To commend Joe Locke upon the celebration of his ninetieth birthday.
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend Joe Locke upon the joyous and
momentous occasion of his ninetieth birthday; and
WHEREAS, Joe Locke was born in Castor, Louisiana, on June 18, 1929; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Locke graduated from Minden High School in 1946; and
WHEREAS, he honorably served in the United States Air Force as a member of the
Flying Tigers in 1949; and
WHEREAS, following his three years of military service, he was employed with
Gulf State Utilities, also known as Entergy, for thirty-nine years; he retired in 1992; and
WHEREAS, in 1993, he was hired as a part-time sergeant at arms for the Louisiana
House of Representatives and has since worked under five different Louisiana governors;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Locke is one of Louisiana's finest sons, and his ninetieth birthday
is a joyous event that deserves heartfelt congratulations; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Locke merits a sincere measure of commendation for the
tremendous pride and honor that he brings to his family, friends, community, state, and
nation.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Joe Locke upon the momentous occasion
of his ninetieth birthday; does hereby recognize and record for posterity the extraordinary
life he has lived in the near-century since his birth; does hereby extend enduring gratitude
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for his outstanding accomplishments and vital contributions to his fellow citizens; and does
hereby wish him continued happiness in the years to come.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Joe
Locke.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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