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30 Dec 20, 12 tweets, 4 min read
Louisiana Congressional delegation tonight on the death of #LA05 Republican Congressman-elect Luke Letlow from complications related to COVID-19: "We are devastated to hear of Luke Letlow's passing. Luke had such a positive spirit, and a tremendously bright future ahead of him."
LA delegation on the passing of Rep-elect Letlow: "He was looking forward to serving the people of Louisiana in Congress, and we were excited to welcome him to our delegation where he was ready to make an even greater impact on our state and our Nation."
LA delegation on the passing of Rep-elect Letlow: "More than anything, Luke was a loving husband, father, brother, and son, and his family – like so many others who have been affected by this evil disease – needs our prayers."
LA GOP Senators Cassidy and Kennedy, GOP Reps. Whip Scalise, Abraham, Graves, Higgins, Johnson, and Democratic Rep. Richmond: "We all join in sending our strongest support to Luke’s wife Julia and their young family, and are keeping them in our prayers."
Republican Luke Letlow won #LA05 House runoff election Dec 5th & was to succeed his fmr boss,retiring 3rd term GOP Rep Ralph Abraham.Letlow,who served as Abraham's chief of staff,was to be sworn into House Jan 3, representing central/northeast LA district.
Louisiana Democratic Governor Edwards has ordered flags in the state to be flown at half staff on the day of Congressman-elect Luke Letlow’s funeral.
NRCC tonight on the death of LA GOP Rep-elect Luke Letlow.
Louisiana Congressional delegation dean/House GOP Whip Scalise on the passing of LA GOP Rep-elect Luke Letlow.
51-year old Colorado Republican Congressman-elect Jack Swigert died on December 27, 1982, seven days before he was to be sworn into the House. One of Colorado's two statues in US Capitol depicts the former astronaut.
On the opening day of 98th Congress on January 3, 1983, the House unanimously passed a resolution honoring the late Jack Swigert: "The House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Jack Swigert, a Representative-elect from the State of Colorado."
Rep. Ken Kramer (R-CO) from House floor:"Jack Swigert was elected last Nov to represent CO's new 6th Congressional District, and was to have been sworn in today, along with other Members of the 98th Congress. However, last week Jack lost an heroic battle with bone marrow cancer."
Rep. Tim Wirth (D-CO) from House floor:"Jack Swigert's passing deprives Colorado & House of Representatives of a man who would have been a truly fine Representative and an able advocate for our State...In the face of his illness,Jack's courage was an inspiring example to us all."

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House GOP Leader spoke with LA GOP Rep-elect Luke Letlow’s wife tonight following his passing.
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