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MS HC32
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Passed
2/11/2011
Primary Sponsor
Greg Snowden
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AI Summary
- Commends the life, legacy, and poetry of Mrs. Winifred Hamrick Farrar, Mississippi's Poet Laureate who passed away on November 7, 2010
- Recognizes her 30-year career teaching English in the Meridian Public School System and her service as faculty sponsor for the school's annual publication and journalism society
- Notes her appointment as Poet Laureate of Mississippi by Governor Cliff Finch on July 31, 1978, making her the state's third appointed and longest-serving Poet Laureate
- Acknowledges her leadership roles as past President of the Mississippi Poetry Society and her memberships in various literary organizations, plus numerous recognitions including "Who's Who in Poetry" and selections to "Who's Who in Mississippi Hall of Fame"
- Directs that copies of the resolution be provided to Mrs. Farrar's family and members of the Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
Mrs. Winifred Hamrick Farrar; commend life, legacy and poetry of upon her passing.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
2/15/2011
Full Bill Text
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