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MS HR28
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/18/2010
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Holland
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AI Summary
- Mississippi House Resolution 28 (2010) commends Dr. Juniper Yates (J.Y.) Trice for his distinguished service to the State of Mississippi and acknowledges him as a living legend.
- Dr. Trice served as Mayor of Rosedale, Mississippi, for 16 years, was a principal and school superintendent for 40 years, a pastor for 38 years in the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, and Chief Executive Officer of the Bolivar County Council on Aging for more than 30 years.
- He was the first African-American President of the South Delta Planning and Development District, the first African-American Chairman of the State Education Finance Commission, and the sole African-American member of the Great River Bridge Committee and the National I-69 Coalition.
- His achievements include acquiring the Great River Road State Park, securing federal housing (named the J.Y. Trice Apartments in his honor), winning the Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce Kossman Award in 1992, and receiving the Dr. Aaron L. Henry Award from the Community Transportation Association of America in June 2009.
- The resolution, introduced by Representatives Coleman (29th) and Holland, directs copies be furnished to Dr. Trice, the Bolivar County Council on Aging, and members of the Capitol Press Corps.
Legislative Description
Dr. Juniper Yates Trice; commend service and contribution to the state and acknowledge as a living legend.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
2/18/2010
Full Bill Text
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