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AR HMR1002
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Status
Passed
3/9/2018
Primary Sponsor
Vivian Flowers
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AI Summary
- Dr. Robert J. Smith, born in Hayti, Missouri, died on February 12, 2018, at age 88
- First African-American graduate of University of Missouri Medical School's two-year medical program in 1951, later completing his degree at Meharry Medical College in 1955
- Moved to Pine Bluff, Arkansas in 1966 and became a leading civil rights activist advocating for underrepresented African-American Arkansans before relocating to Tennessee
- Served as chief of surgery at Veterans Administration hospital in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and later became a prominent community member in Memphis with over 20 published articles and 30+ years of church membership
- House of Representatives commends Dr. Smith for his contributions to society and expresses condolences to his family
Legislative Description
In Respectful Memory Of Dr. Robert J. Smith And In Recognition Of His Contributions To Society.
Last Action
READ AND ADOPTED.
3/9/2018
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