Lafayette Reporter

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) has partnered with Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) to introduce the Senate companion to H.R. 7423, a resolution aiming to name the U.S. Postal Service facility at 103 Benedette Street in Rayville, Louisiana, as the "Luke Letlow Post Office Building."

Kennedy spoke of Letlow's life and contributions, stating, “Luke Letlow led an amazing life as a devoted Christian, husband, father and public servant. He dedicated his career to improving the lives of Louisianians, especially north Louisiana, and our state is very grateful for his life and contributions. Through the renaming of the post office in Rayville, I know Luke’s memory will live on for the years to come in Richland Parish.”

Letlow served Louisianians through his work in the congressional and gubernatorial offices of Bobby Jindal and later as chief of staff to former Rep. Ralph Abraham (R-La.). In 2020, he was elected to represent Louisiana’s Fifth Congressional District but tragically passed away from complications due to COVID-19 just five days before being sworn into office.

Cassidy reflected on this loss by saying, “Luke’s death at too young of an age due to COVID robbed his family, Louisiana, and our nation of a man who served others his entire professional life. This post office naming memorializes his work, his life, and the tragedy of COVID.”

The House resolution was introduced by Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.), with support from House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Reps. Julia Letlow (R-La.), Clay Higgins (R-La.), Garrett Graves (R-La.) and Troy Carter (D-La.). The House passed H.R. 7423 in a bipartisan vote.