MS HC96

Commends the Honorable Mary Libby Payne for her 55+ years of service to the legal profession and the State of Mississippi on the occasion of her 80th birthday on March 24, 2012

Recognizes her career milestones including being the first Chief of Drafting and Research for the Mississippi House, founding dean of Mississippi College School of Law in 1975, and one of the original ten members of the Mississippi Court of Appeals when it was created in 1994

Acknowledges her extensive volunteer service in professional organizations including the Mississippi Women Lawyers Association (charter member), Christian Legal Society, The Mississippi Bar Board of Bar Commissioners, and various gender fairness initiatives

Documents her numerous awards and recognitions including the 1998 Mississippi College School of Law Alumni Association Lawyer of the Year, 1999 Mississippi Women Lawyers Association Distinguished Woman Lawyer of the Year, and 2012 Mississippi Governor's Medal of Service

Notes her contributions to community service through organizations such as the Boy's Club, Pearl Parent and Teachers Association, Exchange Club of Pearl, and Christian Conciliation Service of Central Mississippi