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