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