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HR 193

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of James David "Cowboy" Robertson

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Gabe Firment

Louisiana honors James D. "Cowboy" Robertson for his decorated military service and founding of a free veterans’ funeral honor guard, acknowledging his community leadership.

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
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Bill Summary · HR 193

Summary of Bill HR 193 (2026 Regular Session, Louisiana)

Title

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of James David "Cowboy" Robertson

Purpose and Intent

  • To formally express the Louisiana House of Representatives’ condolences on the death of James David "Cowboy" Robertson, a longtime LaSalle Parish resident and decorated U.S. Army veteran.
  • The resolution honors Robertson’s military service and community involvement, and extends sympathies to his family and loved ones.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • The resolution articulates:
    • Robertson’s birth date (January 31, 1946) and information about his parents and family background.
    • His status as a lifelong resident of LaSalle Parish and active member of Temple Baptist Church in Jena.
    • His military service as a highly decorated U.S. Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
    • His humility regarding heroism and his focus on honoring fellow soldiers who sacrificed their lives.
    • His active involvement with veterans’ organizations, including:
    • Whatley-Flaherty Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5002.
    • Co-founding the LaSalle Parish Veteran’s Honor Guard, which provides free military funeral services for all veterans and has conducted over one thousand such funerals.
    • His role in organizing and participating in Memorial Day services, Veterans Day, and other patriotic events.
    • Personal details highlighting his role as husband, father, and grandfather, and the broad extent of his family and community ties.
  • The resolution concludes with formal expressions of condolence and appreciation for Robertson’s military service and dedication, and conveys wishes for comfort to his family and loved ones.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Primarily symbolic and ceremonial impact:
    • Honoring an individual: James David "Cowboy" Robertson.
    • Acknowledgment by the Louisiana House of Representatives of Robertson’s military service, community leadership, and impact on veterans’ services in LaSalle Parish.
  • No direct policy changes, funding allocations, or regulatory effects are included in the text of this resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Read by title (as of 2026-04-23).
  • Sponsorship: Primary sponsor is Representative Gabe Firment; co-sponsored by Rep. Gabe Firment.
  • Type: House Resolution (non-binding, ceremonial).
  • Effective date: Ceremonial expression; takes effect upon legislative passage and signature (typical for resolutions expressing condolences).
  • Digest: Included note clarifies that the digest is a summary prepared by House Legislative Services and not part of the law.

Notable Details

  • Robertson lived 1946–2026 (died April 2, 2026).
  • Emphasizes community lifework: founding and sustaining a veterans’ honor guard that serves veterans’ funeral needs free of charge.
  • Highlights commitment to Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and other patriotic observances.

If you’d like, I can provide a plain-language one-page synopsis for general readers or a comparative note with similar condolence resolutions from the Louisiana Legislature.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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