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MS SR21

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/4/2011

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Senator Thomas Edward (Tom) King, Jr., is commended for 18 years of service in the Mississippi Legislature, including 12 years in the Senate (2000–2011) representing District 44 and 6 years in the House of Representatives (1993–1999), upon his retirement to run for higher office.
  • King served as Chairman of the Senate Highways and Transportation Committee and was instrumental in securing a $300 million bond bill to repair bridges throughout Mississippi.
  • He also served on nine additional Senate committees, including Education, Finance, Insurance, Municipalities, Public Health and Welfare, and Veterans and Military Affairs.
  • King is a Vietnam War veteran, a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, and owner of King & Associates, an historical restoration consulting and contracting business.
  • The resolution was co-sponsored by 51 senators and adopted by the Mississippi Senate during the 2011 Regular Session, with a copy presented to Senator King and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.

Legislative Description

Commend public service of Senator Tom King.

Last Action

Adopted

4/4/2011

Full Bill Text

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