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2020 Regular Session
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 61
BY SENATOR MCMATH
CONDOLENCES. Expresses condolences upon the death of Jesse Lee Wimberly IV.
1 A RESOLUTION
2 To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the
3 death of Jesse Lee Wimberly IV.
4 WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the Senate of the
5 Legislature of Louisiana has learned of the death of Jesse Lee Wimberly IV on
6 May 13, 2020, from injuries sustained in a single car accident; and
7 WHEREAS, he was the son of Jesse Lee Wimberly III and Linda Erving, and stepson
8 of Alysha Black Wimberly; and
9 WHEREAS, Jesse was the beloved brother of Jonathan Wimberly and Lauren
10 Wimberly Snowaert (Paul) and Jacob, Brandon and Jesse Black (Shirley); he was uncle to
11 Dominick Rushing, Hunter Snowaert, and Bella and Jamison Black; and he was a beloved
12 cousin to Stuart Glen Erving; and
13 WHEREAS, he graduated from Mandeville High School, went on to receive a
14 bachelor's degree from LSU in Baton Rouge, and then a Juris Doctorate from Loyola
15 University; and
16 WHEREAS, Jesse began practicing law with his father in the Wimberly Law Firm
17 and immediately showed his incredible ability as an attorney, handling hundreds of cases
18 both simple and complex to excellent conclusions; and
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1 WHEREAS, not only did Jesse's clients love him but he had the ability to make
2 friends with his opponents and many attorneys expressed how pleased they were to be able
3 to work with him again on new cases; and
4 WHEREAS, Jesse was a true sportsman and especially loved the water; he was an
5 accomplished wakeboarder, scuba diver, and fisherman, and also enjoyed motorcycling,
6 paddleboarding, and just about any activity that let him spend time outdoors; and
7 WHEREAS, Jesse was an avid animal lover and a supporter of the St. Tammany
8 Humane Society; he enjoyed wood-working, working with his hands, and building custom
9 furniture as well; and
10 WHEREAS, Jesse knew that his life was blessed, and he never took it for granted;
11 because of this and his beautiful heart, he always tried to share his blessings with others; and
12 WHEREAS, Jesse had countless friends, people were drawn to him, and they all
13 loved him; and
14 WHEREAS, Jesse was a man of character who understood the value of love; his
15 giving heart and bright smile were a beacon for all; and
16 WHEREAS, the scriptural text of Romans 13:8 exemplified his life: "Owe no man
17 anything but to love one another; for he that loves another has fulfilled the law."; and
18 WHEREAS, with the death of Jesse Lee Wimberly IV Louisiana has lost one of her
19 finest citizens, a gentleman of many gifts and talents, who has left an indelible mark on the
20 lives of those he touched; and
21 WHEREAS, although the death of Jesse Lee Wimberly IV left a tremendous void in
22 his community, his memory shall live forever in the minds and hearts of all who loved him
23 and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
24 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
25 does hereby express sincere condolences upon the death of Jesse Lee Wimberly IV, does
26 record for posterity his outstanding accomplishments and singular contributions, and extend
27 enduring appreciation for the tremendous pride and honor that this wonderful man will
28 forever bring to his family, friends, community, state, and nation.
29 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
30 Jesse Lee Wimberly III.
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The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Jerry J. Guillot.
DIGEST
SR 61 Original 2020 Regular Session McMath
Expresses condolences upon the death of Jesse Lee Wimberly IV.
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