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