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MS HR45
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/3/2010
Primary Sponsor
Cecil Brown
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AI Summary
- Mississippi House Resolution 45 commends Sarah Nelson, a native of Lexington, Mississippi, for being honored as the 2009 Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year for the State of Mississippi.
- Nelson chaired the Development Committee for Piney Woods Country Life School, a 100-year-old boarding school and working farm south of Jackson focused on African-American high school aged youth, raising millions of dollars over 10 years.
- Her philanthropic work includes fundraising for the Mississippi Arts Festival, Mississippi Ballet Theater, Jackson Junior League, Jackson Symphony Orchestra, and the Fondren Renaissance Foundation, as well as capital campaigns at Jackson Preparatory and St. Andrew's Episcopal Schools.
- Nelson also helped initiate a summer grassroots tennis program for Jackson area children and assisted in building local tennis courts for the disabled.
- The resolution, introduced by Representatives Stevens and Brown during the 2010 Regular Session, directs that copies be furnished to Mrs. Nelson and the Capitol Press Corps.
Legislative Description
Sara Nelson; commend her dedicated service of volunteerism upon being honored as the 2009 Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year for MS.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
3/3/2010
Full Bill Text
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