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MS SC677

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/30/2011

Primary Sponsor

Kelvin Butler

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and commends Lafayette County School Superintendent William M. (Mike) Foster upon his retirement after a 32-year career in public education, serving as teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent
  • Foster became Lafayette County Superintendent in November 2002, during which time student enrollment grew from approximately 1,900 to 2,600 students
  • Major construction achievements under his leadership included a new elementary school, band hall, fine arts center, football/baseball/softball fields, a ten-room high school addition, and middle school renovations
  • Lafayette's athletic program was ranked the number one Class 4A program in Mississippi and number six overall, with 14 of 16 varsity sports advancing to state playoffs and state championships won in cheerleading (2004), baseball (2006), boys' powerlifting (2009), and football (2010)
  • Adopted by both the Mississippi Senate and House during the 2011 Regular Session, sponsored by Senators Tollison, Butler (38th), and Jackson (32nd)

Legislative Description

Commend Lafayette County School Superintendent Mike Foster.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/31/2011

Full Bill Text

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