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MS HR141

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/5/2011

Primary Sponsor

Willie Perkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mississippi House Resolution 141, adopted during the 2011 Regular Session, commends Earnestine Perkins Purnell upon her retirement from the Leflore County School District after 23 years of dedicated service
  • Purnell is a native of Greenwood, Mississippi, and a 1971 salutatorian graduate of Amanda Elzy High School who earned a bachelor's degree in English and elementary education from Mississippi Valley State University in 1975
  • Taught at multiple schools including Eastside High School in Cleveland, St. Francis Elementary School, Leflore County High School, and Amanda Elzy, where she served as a fourth grade language arts teacher at the time of retirement
  • Received numerous teaching awards including Who's Who Among America's Teachers, Excellence in Education, STAR Teacher of the Year, and Teacher of the Month
  • Copies of the resolution were directed to be furnished to Mrs. Purnell and the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Earnestine Perkins Purnell; commend upon her retirement from the Leflore County School District after 23 years of service.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

4/5/2011

Full Bill Text

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