A Louisiana state representative is experiencing a serious health issue and is reportedly gravely ill.
A news release issued by State Rep. Mike Bayham’s office reports that he is hospitalized and asks the community for prayers.
The statement read in part:
“Throughout his life, Representative Bayham has devoted himself to the people of St. Bernard Parish and the state of Louisiana. Today, we ask the community he loves so dearly to surround him with that same spirit of compassion.
“On this Veterans Day, we know he would be honoring the brave men and women who have served our nation, if he was not so ill.”
The statement also asks for privacy for Bayham’s family.
About Bayham:
According to Bayham’s biography on his website, he was born and raised in Louisiana, and has been a lifelong resident of Chalmette. He is a graduate of Holy Cross High School (Lower 9th Ward Campus) and Louisiana State University (BA w/journalism, political science, and history minors).
At age 26, he became the youngest councilman ever elected (at the time) in St. Bernard Parish. He represented District B from 2001-2004.
In 1996, Bayham was first elected to the Republican State Central Committee, where he has served ever since. He served on the Executive Committee as Secretary from 2008 to 2012. He also served as a presidential elector in the Electoral College in 2008 and 2012.
Bayham has served the state of Louisiana as a member of the Battle of New Orleans Bicentennial Commission and the Louisiana State “America 250” Commission (Interim Chairman). He worked as a legislative aide in the Louisiana State Senate and in the Louisiana Department of Revenue and the Department of Public Affairs.
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