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MS HR103
Resolution
Status
Passed
4/22/2010
Primary Sponsor
Mary Ann Stevens
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AI Summary
- Mississippi House Resolution 103, adopted during the 2010 Regular Session, commends Karen and Maur McKie, owners of Green Oak Garden Center and Florist in Jackson, Mississippi, for being named one of 12 finalists for Total Landscape Care Magazine's National Landscaper of the Year Award
- Green Oak Garden Center and Florist was established in 1960 by Karen's father, Billy Martinson, and has operated in the Greater Jackson Metropolitan Area for 50 years; Karen and Maur purchased the business from her father in 1998
- Karen McKie studied horticulture at Arizona State University and Mississippi State University before joining the family business to develop and oversee its interior landscaping division; she was the only female among the 12 nominees
- Maur McKie brought a real estate background to the business and evolved into a certified nurseryman through plant journals and classes in plant identification and pruning
- Copies of the resolution were directed to be furnished to Karen and Maur McKie and the Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
Karen and Maur McKie; commend upon being named a finalist for Total Landscape Care Magazine Landscaper of the Year Award.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
4/22/2010
Full Bill Text
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