U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), recognized David Hoke of Lafayette, Louisiana, as his March Local Spotlight on Mar. 31 for Hoke’s efforts in sharing scripture with elected officials and their families across the country and internationally.
The recognition is part of Cassidy’s monthly series that aims to highlight individuals who reflect Louisiana values such as humility, respect, and resiliency.
In his statement, Cassidy said, “This month’s Local Spotlight is about David Hoke—a man with a vision. A vision of the power of Scripture presented in a personal way.” He described how Hoke creates personalized leather-bound Bibles for elected leaders and their spouses. “David lives in Lafayette and is saying yes to God’s call to minister to others by presenting elected leaders with personalized Bibles,” Cassidy said.
Cassidy shared that he and his wife had received one of these Bibles from Hoke. Quoting scripture, Cassidy added, “Hebrews 4:12 tells us that the word of God is living and active… discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” He continued by thanking Hoke: “David, we, the people—we, the elected leaders—thank you for your efforts to fulfill the Great Commission by other means… Your work calls to mind the parable in Matthew of the farmer sowing his seed… We trust that this is the good seed landing in the fertile ground that yields a hundredfold. Thank you, David Hoke.”
Each month Cassidy spotlights community members who exemplify local values; last month he highlighted Theo Chaisson from Southeast Louisiana for his dedication to family and hard work at Isle de Jean Charles Marina.
According to the official website, Cassidy co-founded the Greater Baton Rouge Community Clinic which provides free health and dental care services for those without insurance coverage. He also serves on several Senate committees including Finance; Energy and Natural Resources; Veterans Affairs; Health Education Labor & Pensions Committee where he focuses on reducing health care costs and reforming mental health systems. The website further notes that he earned both undergraduate and medical degrees from Louisiana State University alongside raising three children with his wife—a retired breast cancer surgeon—and spending time with their grandchild.
