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MS HC91
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/15/2011
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Holland
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AI Summary
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Commends Jack Cristil for 58 years of service as the radio announcer for Mississippi State University Bulldogs football and basketball, retiring February 23, 2011
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Cristil called 636 football games (approximately 63% of all MSU football games) and 1,538 basketball games (approximately 55% of all MSU basketball games) over his tenure
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Recognized for numerous honors including honorary doctoral degree, Mississippi Sportscaster of the Year 21 times, SEC Broadcaster of the Year in 1988, and induction into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame
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Began his broadcasting career at MSU in September 1953 with his first play-by-play call being a 34-6 MSU victory over the University of Memphis
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Directs copies of the resolution be furnished to Cristil, MSU Athletic Director Scott Stricklin, and Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
Jack Cristil; commend remarkable service upon the occasion of his retirement as the "Voice of the Bulldogs".
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
3/15/2011