HLS 15RS-4473 ORIGINAL
2015 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 188
BY REPRESENTATIVE LORUSSO
CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Jay Rink, former football
standout at Brother Martin High School and Tulane University
1 A RESOLUTION
2To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Jay Rink,
3 former football standout at Brother Martin High School and Tulane University.
4 WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the Louisiana House of
5Representatives has learned of the death of Jay Rink on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at the age
6of forty-seven, after a courageous five-year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS);
7and
8 WHEREAS, in 1986, Mr. Rink graduated from Brother Martin High School, where
9he was an outstanding member of the football team; and
10 WHEREAS, following his senior season of high school football, Mr. Rink joined the
11Brother Martin High School wrestling team and won a state championship in the
12heavyweight division; and
13 WHEREAS, in February of 1986, Mr. Rink signed with Tulane University; as a
14member of the Green Wave football team, he set a school record with seven career fumble
15recoveries, a record which still remains today; and
16 WHEREAS, during his junior and senior year at Tulane University, Mr. Rink led the
17Green Wave in sacks; his thirteen career sacks remains in the top ten of Tulane history; and
18 WHEREAS, in June of 2010, Mr. Rink was diagnosed with ALS; in an effort to help
19offset medical expenses and to give back to those who fight against ALS, Mr. Rink's family
20and co-workers formed "Jay's Defensive Line" and hosted a festival each spring in honor of
21Mr. Rink; and
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1 WHEREAS, Mr. Rink remained active with Brother Martin High School after his
2diagnosis with ALS; he would frequently attend sporting events to show his support and
3pride for the Crusaders; and
4 WHEREAS, Mr. Rink is survived by his loving wife, Michelle; eight children; his
5sisters, Lynn Crozier and her husband Rick, and Shannon Bell and her husband Chris; his
6parents, Joe and Patsy Rink; many nieces and nephews; and numerous devoted friends; and
7 WHEREAS, Mr. Rink will forever be remembered for his extraordinary athletic
8ability and his uplifting spirit; and
9 WHEREAS, the death of Jay Rink has left a tremendous void in his community and
10has created a genuine sense of sorrow in the many individuals who knew and loved this
11extraordinary man.
12 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
13Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the
14death of Jay Rink, former football standout at Brother Martin High School and Tulane
15University; does hereby record for posterity his profound talent and outstanding abilities;
16does hereby extend enduring appreciation for the pride and honor that this extraordinary man
17will forever bring to his family, friends, community, and the state of Louisiana; and does
18hereby extend deepest regret upon the loss of this most cherished gentleman whose legacy
19shall forever remain a source of tremendous pride, joy, and honor in the minds and hearts
20of all who knew and loved him.
21 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
22to the family of Jay Rink.
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HR 188 Original 2015 Regular Session Lorusso
Express condolences upon the death of Jay Rink, former football standout at Brother Martin
High School and Tulane University.
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