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2021 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 130
BY REPRESENTATIVE ROMERO
A RESOLUTION
To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of former Lake
Arthur mayor, E.R. "Red" Giles.
WHEREAS, it is with immense sadness and profound regret that the House of
Representatives has learned of the death of former Lake Arthur mayor, E.R. "Red" Giles;
and
WHEREAS, Red served as mayor of Lake Arthur from 1991 until 2010 and was a
longtime familiar face in local politics; and
WHEREAS, during Mayor Giles's tenure, Lake Arthur received nearly $7 million
in federal and state grants; additionally, he oversaw the construction of a new community
center, the Field of Dreams recreational complex, a multi-million dollar flood control
project, a heliport, and a new sewer plant; he also secured the extensive repairs of the Lake
Arthur Town Hall following Hurricane Rita; and
WHEREAS, Red is remembered as an extremely generous man who helped his
community in any way that he could; he and friends formed the "Hot Box Brothers", which
traveled around Louisiana and Texas with large barbecue pits to cook and raise money for
various causes; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Giles was a truly dedicated public servant committed to the well-
being of Lake Arthur; he will be deeply missed but certainly never forgotten.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express heartfelt condolences on the death of former
Lake Arthur mayor, E.R. "Red" Giles; does hereby recognize Red's unrelenting dedication
to Lake Arthur and its citizens; and does hereby extend sincere hopes that his family, friends,
and loved ones find comfort during this difficult time.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
family of E.R. "Red" Giles.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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