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Commends Jack Winstead for his integral work in establishing and supporting the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery and his lifelong service to Mississippi.

Recognizes Winstead's 37 years of service as Deputy State Conservationist with the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service and his retirement in 1997.

Acknowledges Winstead's leadership in securing legislation in 2004 authorizing the cemetery, locating it in Newton County, and obtaining 76 acres of land transferred from Mississippi State University.

Notes Winstead's current roles as Chairman of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and President of the Board of the Friends of Mississippi Veterans, a nonprofit established in 2009 to support veterans' causes.

Recognizes Winstead's service in the Mississippi Air National Guard and his family support from his wife Jeanette and four children.