Jimmy Fitzmorris
James Edward Fitzmorris Jr. (November 15, 1921 – June 30, 2021) was an American politician who served on the New Orleans City Council from 1954 to 1966[1] and as Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana from 1972 to 1980.[2][3]
Jimmy Fitzmorris | |
|---|---|
| 46th Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana | |
| In office May 9, 1972 – March 10, 1980 | |
| Governor | Edwin W. Edwards |
| Preceded by | Clarence C. Aycock |
| Succeeded by | Robert Louis Freeman Sr. |
| 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 | Gloria Lopez Fitzmorris |
| Children | 1 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
References
- "Councilman James E. Fitzmorris Papers, 1954-1966". New Orleans Public Library. Retrieved 2019-10-03.
- Curtis, Georgina Pell; Elder, Benedict (1977). "The American Catholic Who's who".
- Former Louisiana Lt. Gov. Jimmy Fitzmorris dies at 99
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