In memory of Gerald Todd Wimpee.

89(R) SR 530 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 530

In Memory

of

Gerald Wimpee

WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and

meaningful service remain to comfort the family and friends of

Gerald Todd Wimpee, a dedicated advocate for individuals with

disabilities who passed away on January 26, 2025, at the age of

49; and

WHEREAS, Born in Dallas on March 27, 1975, Todd Wimpee

benefited from the love and support of his mother, Laura, and his

brother, Bradley; despite the challenges he faced as a person

with an intellectual and developmental disability, he exuded joy

and happiness, and he inspired all who knew him with his

positivity, his compassion, and his appreciation for life's

simple pleasures; and

WHEREAS, Todd Wimpee enjoyed a rewarding career with his

local Papa Johns location that spanned 27 years; he had the

distinction of being the company's longest-serving store

employee in Texas, and he gained the respect and admiration of

his colleagues for his reliability and strong work ethic; he was

previously employed at Blockbuster Video in Plano, where he was

well-known among regular customers for his extensive movie

knowledge and insightful recommendations; and

WHEREAS, Working alongside his mother and the team at Berry

Family Services, Todd Wimpee advocated for disability rights;

his efforts took him to the State Capitol, where he championed

meaningful change that would help to ensure all Texans who have

been diagnosed with cognitive and physical disabilities have

access to the resources and care they need; and

WHEREAS, An avid collector of CDs and DVDs, Todd Wimpee

delighted in watching movies and listening to 80s rock and roll;

above all else, he treasured time spent with his loved ones, and

he looked forward to sharing meals with them at holiday

gatherings; and

WHEREAS, The loss of Todd Wimpee is keenly felt by his

family, by the numerous friends he made over the years, and by the

many people whose lives he forever enriched through his advocacy;

now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Gerald Todd

Wimpee and extend sincere condolences to his loving family and to

all who mourn his passing; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be

prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns

this day, it do so in memory of Todd Wimpee.

Paxton

Alvarado

Hagenbuch

Menéndez

Bettencourt

Hall

Middleton

Birdwell

Hancock

Miles

Blanco

Hinojosa of Hidalgo

Nichols

Campbell

Hinojosa of Nueces

Parker

Cook

Huffman

Perry

Creighton

Hughes

Schwertner

Eckhardt

Johnson

Sparks

Flores

King

West

Gutierrez

Kolkhorst

Zaffirini

Patrick, President of the Senate

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on May 22, 2025, by a

rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate