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NATCHITOCHES, La. – Northwestern State University is mourning the loss of former Louisiana House Speaker Joe Reece Salter, a distinguished alumnus and member of the school’s Long Purple Line.
Salter represented his district in the Louisiana House for more than 20 years and served as Speaker from 2004 to 2008.
Salter was inducted into several halls of fame, including the Louisiana Political Hall of Fame.
Most recently, he served on the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors, reappointed by Governor Jeff Landry earlier this year.
In his honor, all state flags have been ordered to fly at half-staff by Gov. Jeff Landry.