SLS 22RS-209 ORIGINAL
2022 Regular Session
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 5
BY SENATORS STINE, ABRAHAM AND REESE AND REPRESENTATIVES
BOURRIAQUE, FARNUM, GEYMANN, ROMERO AND TARVER
CONDOLENCES. Expresses since and heartfelt condolences to the family of mayor Robert
"Bob" Hardey on the occasion of his passing.
1 A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
2 To express the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Legislature of Louisiana to the
3 family of Mayor Robert "Bob" Hardey on the occasion of his passing.
4 WHEREAS, it is with great sorrow that the citizens of Westlake, Louisiana, have
5 learned of the passing of Robert "Bob" Hardey, surrounded by his loving family, on
6 January 29, 2022; and
7 WHEREAS, Bob was a good man who loved his family, whose values and personal
8 qualities made him the exemplary citizen-servant as he followed his guiding principle of
9 "Always do the right thing for the right reason"; and
10 WHEREAS, he served his community for more than a decade on the city council
11 before his election as mayor of the city of Westlake, where his practical approach to
12 government and the ability to make difficult decisions enabled Bob to bring the city of
13 Westlake from near bankruptcy to financial stability; and
14 WHEREAS, as a member of the Southwest Louisiana Partnership associated with
15 the Alliance/Chamber, twice serving two terms as its chairman, Bob's impact in Westlake
16 and southwest Louisiana will be felt by many through the litany of improvements in
17 Westlake which include the new police department, National Golf Course and clubhouse,
18 new housing and apartment complexes, annexation of the Isle of Capri property into the city,
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1 a future riverfront district, and his most personal civic accomplishment, a Veteran's Park;
2 and
3 WHEREAS, Bob Hardey stayed in his city during hurricanes and weathered other
4 problems right along with the citizens whom he loved, and in 2021, he was recognized as
5 Outstanding Citizen of the Year by the West Calcasieu Chamber of Commerce for his
6 activities and leadership during a time of hardship in southwest Louisiana; and
7 WHEREAS, he is survived by his wife, Janice Peck Hardey; three children, Janae
8 Hardey, Jared (Tammy) Hardey, and Jamie (Keith) Stout; his father, Jerry Hardey; four
9 siblings, Jerilyn (Bobby) Mayo, Michael Hardey, Linda (Billy) Nordt, and Don (Rhonda)
10 Hardey; and seven grandchildren; and
11 WHEREAS, he was preceded in death by his mother, Bobbie Hardey; and
12 WHEREAS, Robert Hardey's leadership and his personal impact on the people of
13 Westlake and southwest Louisiana is an example to be followed by all, particularly civic
14 leaders, and his presence will be greatly missed.
15 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
16 extend sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Robert "Bob" Hardey and
17 particularly to his wife, Janice.
18 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to his
19 wife, Janice Peck Hardey.
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Ann S. Brown.
DIGEST
SCR 5 Original 2022 Regular Session Stine
Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Robert "Bob" Hardey on the
occasion of his passing.
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