SLS 20RS-984 ORIGINAL
2020 Regular Session
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 26
BY SENATOR REESE
CONDOLENCES. Expresses condolences upon the death of James Thomas "Tommy" Poe
Jr.
1 A RESOLUTION
2 To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the
3 death of James Thomas "Tommy" Poe Jr.
4 WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the
5 Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana have learned of the passing of James Thomas
6 "Tommy" Poe Jr. on May 2, 2020, at the age of sixty-six; and
7 WHEREAS, Tommy Poe was born on June 24, 1953, in Leesville, Louisiana, lived
8 most of his life in the Hicks area, and was a 1971 graduate of Hicks High School; and
9 WHEREAS, he overcame polio at a young age and this experience shaped his life
10 and he never let anything stop him; and
11 WHEREAS, Tommy worked in the logging business and drove trucks before
12 attending Police Academy where, at the age of forty-two, he graduated at the top of his class
13 and was the president of his class as well; and
14 WHEREAS, he worked for the Vernon Parish Sheriff's Department for over
15 twenty-seven years, first as a dispatcher, then sheriff's deputy, and retired as a detective; and
16 WHEREAS, Tommy was known throughout the community as a talented musician
17 who sang and played the guitar; he played in church and at various community events; and
18 WHEREAS, he was a lifelong cowboy and loved riding horses; and
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1 WHEREAS, Tommy's love for the Lord was very evident in his life; he always put
2 God first and was a member of LaCamp Church of God for thirty-eight years; and
3 WHEREAS, Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, James Thomas Poe Sr.
4 and Johnnie Billie Burns Poe and sister, Margaret Poe; and
5 WHEREAS, left to cherish his memory are his wife of nearly forty-five years,
6 Virginia Smith Poe; son, Joshua Poe and wife Kellie; daughter, Kristie Marquez and
7 husband Carly; brother, Matthew Poe and wife Michelle; sisters, Catherine Brogdon and
8 husband Roger and Mary Joseph and husband Larry; grandchildren, Carly Marquez Torres,
9 Andrew Haaf and wife Kendra, Krystal Marquez Torres, Isabella Marquez, Alexander
10 Marquez, Abigail Poe, and Caylie Poe; great-grandchild, Talymar Delgado Marquez; and
11 a host of extended family and friends; and
12 WHEREAS, he was a Godly man who will be remembered by everyone who knew
13 him but most of all, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend to so
14 many; and
15 WHEREAS, the success of the state of Louisiana, the strength of our communities,
16 and the overall vitality of American society depend in great measure upon men like James
17 Thomas "Tommy" Poe Jr. who led by example and made the world a better place for future
18 generations and was an inspiration to all who were fortunate enough to have known him.
19 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
20 does hereby honor the life of James Thomas "Tommy" Poe Jr., an extraordinary man who
21 shall forever be remembered, and pay tribute to his legacy, and express sincere condolences
22 to the family of James Thomas "Tommy" Poe Jr. upon the occasion of his death.
23 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
24 Virginia Smith Poe.
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Jerry J. Guillot.
DIGEST
SR 26 Original 2020 Regular Session Reese
Expresses condolences upon the death of James Thomas "Tommy" Poe Jr.
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