“Luke Letlow Post Office” Designation in Honor of Late Husband and Congressman-Elect Officially Signed into Law

Congresswoman Julia Letlow and House Majority Leader Scalise released the following statements as the “Luke Letlow Post Office” is officially signed into law. The Post Office located at 103 Benedette Street in Rayville, Louisiana designates the “Luke Letlow Post Office” in honor of her late husband and Congressman-elect Luke Letlow. 

“Our family is deeply touched and humbled that the bill renaming the Rayville Post Office has officially been signed into law as the ‘Luke Letlow Post Office Building.' I’m grateful to my Louisiana colleagues for their support in honoring Luke’s legacy, in particular Leader Scalise for introducing this legislation. I know Luke would consider it the recognition of a lifetime to have the Post Office named in his honor, and our family is immensely proud to officially see this fitting memorial to his legacy in the place we call home,”said Rep. Letlow.

“On behalf of the entire Louisiana delegation, I am honored to see our bill signed into law to memorialize the legacy of public service Luke Letlow left behind by naming a post office in his beloved Richland Parish after him. What I remember most about Luke is that he had a faithful heart, a passion for serving his community, and such positive energy every single day. This post office will ensure his legacy continues to shine on and inspire others to take up public service in their communities,” said Leader Scalise.

Congresswoman Letlow lost her husband Luke due to COVID-19 in December of 2020. 

He had recently been elected to represent the Fifth District of Louisiana in the U.S. House of Representatives and was due to be sworn-in January of 2021. Congresswoman Letlow ran in a special election to fill his seat and overwhelmingly won in March of 2021.

Luke devoted his life to public service and to the Fifth District of Louisiana. He loved his native Richland Parish and made it his mission to make the lives of its residents better.

In May, Congresswoman Letlow voiced her support for the Post Office on the House floor in honor of her late husband.