Jimmy D. Long, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jimmy D. Long

American politician

Date of Birth: 06-Oct-1931

Place of Birth: Winnfield, Louisiana, United States

Date of Death: 09-Aug-2016

Profession: businessperson, politician, farmer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Jimmy Dale Long Sr.
(October 6, 1931 – August 9, 2016) was a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 23 (Winn and Natchitoches parishes) from 1968 until 2000.
He was the "dean" of the Louisiana House when he returned to private life.
A recognized authority on educational policy, for sixteen years, he chaired the House Education Committee.
Shreveport The ShreveportTimes named Long "One of the 100 Most Influential People of the 20th Century in North Louisiana." He was a member of the Long political dynasty.