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2021 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 187
BY REPRESENTATIVE MCKNIGHT
CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of Paul Slocomb West
1 A RESOLUTION
2To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Paul Slocomb
3 West.
4 WHEREAS, it is with profound sadness and regret that the House of Representatives
5has learned of the death of Paul Slocomb West; and
6 WHEREAS, Mr. West was a native of St. Petersburg, Florida; he moved to Louisiana
7to attend Louisiana State University, and after earning his bachelor's degree, he made Baton
8Rouge his home; he also attended law school at LSU's Paul M. Hebert Law Center, where
9he was a member of the Louisiana Law Review and the top student in his graduating class;
10and
11 WHEREAS, Mr. West's exceptional ability as a lawyer was evident early in his
12career, and in 1992 he was elected the Louisiana State Bar Association's Outstanding Young
13Lawyer; he continued to excel throughout his entire career, serving as president of the Baton
14Rouge Bar Association in 1998 and president of the International Association of Gaming
15Advisors in 2010; and
16 WHEREAS, Mr. West was an outstanding scholar and teacher in addition to his
17career as a lawyer; he developed a course on gaming law and served as the course's
18instructor at the Paul M. Hebert Law Center for the past ten years; in 2005 he received a
19master of business administration degree, and more recently, he had taken mediation dispute
20resolution courses at Pepperdine University; and
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1 WHEREAS, Mr. West embraced the Baton Rouge community and proudly offered
2himself to serve on numerous civic clubs and organizations; he served as president of the
3Rotary Club of Baton Rouge, the City Club of Baton Rouge, the Louisiana Arts and Science
4Museum, and the Baton Rouge Gallery; he also served on several boards in support of the
5greater Baton Rouge area, including the Arts Council, the Alzheimer's Association, Hospice,
6and the Baton Rouge Area Foundation; and
7 WHEREAS, Mr. West honorably served with excellence as the general counsel of
8the Louisiana Pilotage Fee Commission; and
9 WHEREAS, Mr. West was a passionate supporter of LSU sports; he and his partners
10regularly hosted top-tier tailgates for football and baseball games; he formed many bonds
11and made many memories during these cherished gatherings; he was also passionate about
12bass fishing and horse racing; and
13 WHEREAS, Paul Slocomb West is survived by his wife of forty years, Kathy; his
14sons, Andrew Slocomb West, and his partner Steven, and Michael Flynn West, and his wife
15Kortney; his grandchildren, Elizabeth, Joshua, Benjamin, and Olivia; his brothers, Dr. James
16West, III, and his wife Carolyn, and David West, Sr.; his sister, Terry Cobb, and her husband
17Bill; sister-in-law, Chris Ross DeWeese; and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family;
18he will be deeply missed.
19 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
20Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express heartfelt condolences on the death of Paul
21Slocomb West; does hereby recognize Mr. West for his unmistakable dedication to the Baton
22Rouge community and applaud his civic mindedness; and does hereby extend sincere hopes
23that his family and friends find comfort during this difficult time.
24 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
25family of Paul Slocomb West.
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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 187 Original 2021 Regular Session McKnight
Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Paul Slocomb
West.
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