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