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MS SR21
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
4/4/2011
Primary Sponsor
Derrick Simmons
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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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