Joe Reece Salter
Joe Reece Salter | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| In office 1986–2008 | |
| Preceded by | H. M. Fowler[1] |
| Succeeded by | Frank Howard |
| Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 2004–2008 | |
| Preceded by | Charles W. DeWitt Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Jim Tucker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 13, 1943 |
| Died | August 16, 2025 (aged 82) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Sabine Parish, Louisiana, U.S. |
Joe Reece Salter (August 13, 1943 – August 16, 2025) was an American politician from the state of Louisiana. He served as Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 2004 to 2008.
Life and career
Salter represented District 24 and belonged to the Democratic Party.[2] He served in the House from 1986 to 2008, when term limits prevented him from running for reelection.[3][4]
Salter was inducted into the Sabine Hall of Fame.[5] He died on August 16, 2025, at the age of 82.[6]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Membership In The Louisiana House Of Representatives 1812 - 2012" (PDF). David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 31, 2010. Retrieved September 11, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ The Handbook of State Legislative Leaders. State Legislative Leaders Foundation. 2006.
- ^ "Joe R. Salter". Louisiana Political Museum. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ Robelen, Erik W. (October 14, 2008). "Ex-Louisiana Lawmakers Land Key Education Jobs". Education Week. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ "Joe R. Salter named 18th Sabine Hall of Fame inductee". The Sabine Index. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ Former Louisiana Speaker of the House passes away