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MS SC653
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/23/2011
Primary Sponsor
Derrick Simmons
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AI Summary
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Sends official prayers and condolences from Mississippi to the people of Japan following the March 11, 2011, 8.9/9.0-magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami that killed over 10,000 people
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Acknowledges Japan's reciprocal support to Mississippi during Hurricane Katrina recovery and recognizes the shared economic relationship between the states through companies like Nissan and Toyota
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Notes Mississippi's significant economic ties to Japan, including over $5 billion in annual exports to foreign destinations and a Mississippi Development Authority regional office in Yokohama near the earthquake epicenter
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Pledges all humanitarian support possible from the State of Mississippi during Japan's recovery efforts
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Directs the resolution to be forwarded to Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan, Mississippi's Asian office in Yokohama, congressional delegation members, and the Governor
Legislative Description
Send sincere prayers & condolences to the people of Japan in the wake of the widespread destruction from earthquake and tsunami.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
3/25/2011