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MS SC628

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Lee Yancey

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mourns the death of Sam D. Hamilton III, age 54, Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, who died on February 20, 2010, while skiing in Colorado following a regional leadership meeting.
  • Recognizes Hamilton's 30+ years of service with the Fish and Wildlife Service, beginning at age 15 with the Youth Conservation Corps at Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge and progressing to positions as Regional Director overseeing 8,700 workers and 150+ million acres, and National Director beginning September 2009.
  • Commends Hamilton's conservation vision and forward-thinking approach to landscape-scale environmental stewardship that will continue to influence the agency's work.
  • Extends sympathy to Hamilton's surviving family, including his wife of 31 years, two sons, grandson, siblings, and extended family members.
  • Directs that the resolution be presented to Hamilton's family, forwarded to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.

Legislative Description

Mourn the loss and commend the public service of Sam Hamilton, Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/3/2010

Full Bill Text

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