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