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MS SR19

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/4/2011

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends Senator J. Walter Michel III for his distinguished service in the Mississippi Senate representing District 25 (portions of Madison and Hinds Counties), following his decision not to seek reelection as a "self-imposed term limit"
  • Senator Michel served in the Mississippi House of Representatives in 1992 and joined the Mississippi State Senate in 1999, holding chairmanship of Economic Development and vice chairmanship of Business and Financial Institutions and Executive Contingent Fund
  • Key legislative accomplishments include sponsorship of "tax holiday" legislation allowing parents to purchase school clothing and supplies tax free, as well as active involvement in hunting and fishing regulation
  • Michel graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1983 with a degree in Real Estate, becoming the first student to declare that major, and joined his family's commercial real estate firm, earning his CCIM designation at age 27
  • Resolution was co-sponsored by 51 senators and adopted by the Mississippi Senate during the 2011 Regular Session

Legislative Description

Commend public service of Senator Walter Michel.

Last Action

Adopted

4/4/2011

Full Bill Text

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