Joe Reece Salter

Joe Reece Salter
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
from the 24th district
In office
1986–2008
Preceded byH. M. Fowler
Succeeded byFrank Howard
Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives
In office
2004–2008
Preceded byCharles W. DeWitt Jr.
Succeeded byJim Tucker
Personal details
Born(1943-08-13)August 13, 1943
Many, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedAugust 16, 2025(2025-08-16) (aged 82)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
PartyDemocratic

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 was born in Many, Louisiana, and grew up in Redland, Louisiana. An alumnus of Northwestern State University, he resided in Florien, Louisiana and was an educator. His career included time as principal of Florien High School and a stint as president of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association and as assistant superintendent of Sabine Parish Schools. Salter represented District 24 and belonged to the Democratic Party. He served in the House from 1986 to 2008, when term limits prevented him from running for reelection.

Salter was inducted into the Sabine Hall of Fame. He died in Baton Rouge on August 16, 2025, at the age of 82.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "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.
  2. 1 2 3 "Joe Reece Salter". Ascension Funeral Home. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  3. ↑ The Handbook of State Legislative Leaders. State Legislative Leaders Foundation. 2006.
  4. ↑ "Joe R. Salter". Louisiana Political Museum. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
  5. ↑ Robelen, Erik W. (October 14, 2008). "Ex-Louisiana Lawmakers Land Key Education Jobs". Education Week. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Joe R. Salter named 18th Sabine Hall of Fame inductee". The Sabine Index. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
  7. ↑ Former Louisiana Speaker of the House passes away