ENROLLED
2020 Second Extraordinary Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 5
BY REPRESENTATIVE SCHEXNAYDER
A RESOLUTION
To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Joe A. Locke,
a longtime House Sergeant at Arms employee, and to posthumously commend his
service.
WHEREAS, Joe was a native and resident of Baton Rouge who is remembered as
a very kind and giving person; and
WHEREAS, Joe worked as a relay utility worker for Gulf States Utilities, now
known as Entergy, for thirty-nine years; after retiring, he became a sergeant at arms for the
Louisiana House of Representatives; he served in this capacity for twenty-seven years; and
WHEREAS, Joe was a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers, and he also served in the United States Air Force during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Joe leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Betty K. Locke; daughter,
Lecia L. Mouille; son, Terry J. Locke; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a host
of other family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Joe was truly an admirable man who served the state legislature with
the utmost honor and respect; he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express heartfelt condolences on the death of Joe A.
Locke; does hereby posthumously commend Joe for his many years of dedicated service to
the Louisiana House of Representatives; does hereby express pride and appreciation for Joe's
service during World War II; and does hereby extend sincere hopes and wishes that his
family and friends might find comfort during this difficult loss.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
family of Joe A. Locke.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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