2020 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 31
BY SENATOR MCMATH
A RESOLUTION
To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the
death of Captain Vincent Nat "Vinnie" Liberto Jr. and to posthumously recognize his
many years of dedicated service to the citizens of Mandeville, St. Tammany Parish,
the state of Louisiana, and the United States of America.
WHEREAS, it was with a great sorrow and sadness that the Senate of the Legislature
of Louisiana learned of the tragic death of Mandeville Police Captain, Vincent "Vinnie"
Liberto Jr. on September 20, 2019, who succumbed to the injuries he encountered in the line
of duty at the age of fifty-eight; and
WHEREAS, Vincent Nat Liberto Jr. was born March 27, 1961, and raised in New
Orleans, Louisiana, and was a devout Catholic and lifelong Saints fan; and
WHEREAS, "Vinnie" Liberto Jr. was a 1979 graduate of Brother Martin High
School; and
WHEREAS, he joined the United States Marine Corps after graduation and was
honorably discharged as a sergeant and a decorated combat veteran of Operation Desert
Storm, after loyally serving his country for over ten years; and
WHEREAS, upon his return, "Vinnie" Liberto Jr. served as a deputy with the Orleans
Parish Sheriff's Office for five years before he joined the Mandeville Police Department in
January of 1994, where he climbed through the ranks; his positions spanned from detective
to lieutenant, he supervised the Criminal Investigations Division, was a certified polygraph
examiner, and was finally promoted to captain in April of 2019; and
WHEREAS, Vince earned multiple prestigious awards during his years of service,
including Officer of the Year, Captain Liberto was also a graduate of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation (F.B.I.) National Academy; and
WHEREAS, he was a kind and gentle giant who consistently committed himself to
being an exemplary leader, coach, and mentor to everyone he met; a strong staple within his
community, and a man who was so dearly passionate, loyal, and dedicated to his family, his
friends, his profession, and all whom he touched; and
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WHEREAS, he was a loving and devoted husband to his doting wife, Tracey Bayard
Liberto, and a dedicated father to their seven children, Vincent "Vinnie" Liberto III (Julie);
Chad "Joey" Liberto (Karleigh); Michael Liberto, Bailee Dean (Michael "Buckethead");
Tyler McIntyre, Dominic Liberto, and Victoria "Tori" Liberto; a cherished grandfather, to
Aden & Hugh B. Dean and William Liberto, and a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin,
nephew, family member, and friend whose love for his family and friends was of the utmost
importance to him in his life; and
WHEREAS, several of Captain Liberto's children, family, and friends are active law
enforcement officers and in the military; and
WHEREAS, Captain Vincent "Vinnie" Liberto Jr. was a stalwart, honorable man of
great courage, and a public servant of the highest caliber who died nobly in the act of
protecting his fellow citizens, preserving order in our society; and
WHEREAS, he is to be saluted for how he lived, and applauded for his dedication
to valor and integrity, and the people of Louisiana owe this fallen officer a deep debt of
appreciation; and
WHEREAS, this hero should be honored by acknowledging his professionalism,
perseverance, and compassion, and forever be held up as a role model for all who strive to
uphold the ideals of this great state and nation; and
WHEREAS, he is among those chosen ones, those first responders who unselfishly
place themselves in harm's way to assure the safety of all, the preservation of peace, and
enforcement of the law; and
WHEREAS, it is only appropriate to posthumously recognize Captain Vincent
"Vinnie" Liberto Jr., a true hero who made the ultimate sacrifice during his valiant
performance in the line of duty, and after his untimely death we commend his extraordinary
legacy of public service that he leaves to his family, friends, community, state, and country.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby extend heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and fellowship of first
responders and law enforcement personnel who knew, loved, or admired Captain Vincent
"Vinnie" Liberto Jr. and posthumously recognize his brave and courageous dedication to
professional excellence and to all those values he upheld.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
family of Captain Vincent "Vinnie" Liberto Jr.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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