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MS SC629
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
- Recognizes Pontotoc Electric Power Association on its 75th anniversary, observed March 1, 2010, for its role in developing rural electrification in Mississippi and nationwide
- Pontotoc County Electric Power Association was legally incorporated on February 23, 1934, and began supplying electricity to members on March 1, 1935, making it the second oldest rural electric cooperative in the United States
- In 1935, only 0.9% of Mississippi farms had electric service, compared to 10.8% nationally, highlighting the critical need for rural electrification efforts
- The association expanded into Calhoun County on May 20, 1936, changed its name to Pontotoc Electric Power Association, and now serves approximately 18,300 meters across parts of six counties
- The first REA Administrator credited Pontotoc Electric Power Association, along with Alcorn County and Prentiss County cooperatives, as being "of definite value to the development of the national rural electrification program," which grew to 930 cooperatives across 47 states
Legislative Description
Recognize Pontotoc Electric Power Association on 75th Anniversary.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
3/3/2010
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