James Edward "Jimmy" Fitzmorris, Jr. (November 15, 1921 – June 30, 2021) was an American businessman and civic leader. He was the Democratic Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana from 1972 to 1980.[1] He was the first full-time lieutenant governor in state history. He was the last lieutenant governor whose duties included presiding over the Louisiana State Senate.
Jimmy Fitzmorris | |
|---|---|
| 46th Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana | |
| In office May 9, 1972 – March 10, 1980 | |
| Governor | Edwin W. Edwards |
| Preceded by | Clarence C. "Taddy" Aycock |
| Succeeded by | Bobby Freeman |
| President of the Louisiana State Senate (ex officio) | |
| In office 1972–1976 | |
| Preceded by | Clarence C. "Taddy" Aycock |
| Succeeded by | Michael H. O'Keefe |
| New Orleans City Councilman | |
| In office 1954–1966 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 15, 1921 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | June 30, 2021 (aged 99) Slidell, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Gloria Lopez Fitzmorris (married 1945-1995, her death) |
| Children | Lisa Marie Clement |
| Occupation | Railroad executive |
In 1979, he ran third in the nonpartisan blanket primary for governor.[2] In 1983, he was unsuccessful is his effort to regain the lieutenant governor's office.[3]
Fitzmorris died on June 30, 2021 in Slidell, Louisiana less than five months before his 100th birthday.[4]
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