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MS HR136

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/4/2011

Primary Sponsor

Harvey Moss

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends the life, public service, and legacy of Sully Detroy Ayers (June 11, 1920 – January 2011) of Corinth, Mississippi, and expresses sympathy to his family upon his passing at age 90.
  • Honors Ayers as a decorated World War II U.S. Army veteran who landed on D-Day in France, served in General Patton's Army and the Army of Occupation, and was awarded the Bronze Star for Gallantry and Bravery and the Purple Heart.
  • Recognizes his public service as a former city street commissioner, Alcorn County Supervisor and President of the Alcorn County Board of Supervisors, and election commissioner for 12 years, as well as his role as owner of Ayers and Mattox Construction Company.
  • Notes his membership as a 32nd Degree Mason and member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
  • Directs copies of the resolution be furnished to Ayers' surviving family, the Alcorn County Board of Supervisors, and the Capitol Press Corps.

Legislative Description

Sully D. Ayers; commend life, public service and legacy of upon his passing.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

4/4/2011

Full Bill Text

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