MS SC596

Recognizes the Home Builders Association of Mississippi on its 50th anniversary, founded in 1961 by Francis X. Collins, Hugh I. Scott, and Dave Sherman in Biloxi

Acknowledges the association's mission to "Build a Better Mississippi" by promoting, advancing, and protecting the housing industry through representation of thousands of member firms

Highlights key accomplishments including instrumental role in creating the Mississippi Home Corporation, winning legal battles against illegal impact fees, and returning over $50 million to members through the Builders and Contractors Associations Self-insured Fund

Notes the association's programs and initiatives including the award-winning Mississippi Builder magazine, "Best in Mississippi" housing awards, the Home and Outdoor Living Extravaganza, Mississippi Housing Institute, and Build PAC political action committee

Directs that the resolution be presented to Marty Milstead, Executive Director of the Home Builders Association of Mississippi, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps