HLS 21RS-1262 ORIGINAL
2021 Regular Session
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 33
BY REPRESENTATIVES THOMPSON, ECHOLS, GADBERRY, JEFFERSON, TRAVIS
JOHNSON, MCFARLAND, MOORE, RISER, AND TURNER AND SENATORS
CATHEY, JACKSON, MORRIS, AND WOMACK
CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the legislature on the death of Louisiana
congressman-elect Luke Letlow
1 A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
2To express the condolences of the Legislature of Louisiana on the death of Louisiana
3 congressman-elect Luke Letlow.
4 WHEREAS, Luke Joshua Letlow was born to Johnny and Dianne Letlow on
5December 6, 1979, in Richland Parish, Louisiana; he grew up in Start, Louisiana, and
6graduated from Ouachita Christian School in 1998; and
7 WHEREAS, Mr. Letlow's passion for politics surfaced at an early age when, during
8his fifth-grade class's field trip to Washington, D.C., he was chosen to place a wreath on the
9tomb of the unknown soldier; and
10 WHEREAS, Mr. Letlow was a member of the 2003 graduating class at Louisiana
11Tech University; at Tech, he earned a bachelor's degree in computer information systems and
12continued to pursue his passion for politics, serving as chairman of both the Louisiana Tech
13College Republicans and the Louisiana Federation of College Republicans; and
14 WHEREAS, following his college graduation, Mr. Letlow's political pursuits
15continued; he served on the staffs of Congressman John Cooksey and Congressman and
16Governor Bobby Jindal; and
17 WHEREAS, Mr. Letlow married his soulmate, Dr. Julia Barnhill Letlow, on
18April 27, 2013; that same year, the couple moved to Denver, where Luke worked in the oil
19and gas industry before returning to Louisiana to continue his political work; and
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1 WHEREAS, upon returning to Louisiana, Mr. Letlow ran Dr. Ralph Abraham's 2014
2successful campaign for congress; he then served as Congressman Abraham's chief of staff
3for the duration of his six-year tenure in office; in 2020, he successfully ran for the 5th
4Congressional District seat and was to be sworn into the United States House of
5Representatives on January 3, 2021; and
6 WHEREAS, Congressman-elect Letlow tragically passed away from complications
7due to the COVID-19 virus on December 29, 2020; and
8 WHEREAS, Mr. Letlow's favorite phrases were "win the day" and "go, fight, win";
9he is remembered across the state for his servant's heart and peaceful nature; his passion for
10Louisiana and its history brought him great joy throughout his forty-one years, especially
11during his congressional campaign; and
12 WHEREAS, Luke Joshua Letlow was a true Louisianian who cared deeply for his
13family and his community; he is survived by his wife, Dr. Julia Barnhill Letlow; his son,
14Jeremiah John Letlow; his daughter, Jacqueline Taylor Letlow; his parents, Johnny and
15Dianne Letlow; his brothers, Paul and Matt Letlow and their spouses and children; his
16grandmother, Mary Taylor; and a host of other family and friends; he will be deeply missed
17but certainly never forgotten.
18 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
19express sincere and heartfelt condolences on the death of Louisiana congressman-elect Luke
20Letlow; does hereby recognize his passion for the people of the state of Louisiana; does
21hereby acknowledge his commitment to serving the ideals of democracy in this great
22country; and does hereby extend genuine hopes and wishes that his family, friends, and
23loved ones find comfort during this extremely difficult time.
24 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
25family of Luke Letlow.
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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)]
HCR 33 Original 2021 Regular Session Thompson
Expresses the condolences of the legislature on the death of La. congressman-elect Luke
Letlow.
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