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MS HR108
Resolution
Status
Passed
5/3/2012
Primary Sponsor
Earle Banks
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AI Summary
- Commends Al Hall, a native of Prentiss, Mississippi, for his success as an African-American poet
- Hall graduated from Prentiss Institute School and Jackson State University, then served 30 years with the USDA Forest Service before retiring as Program Manager
- Published four books of poetry, with his most recent collection "Give Me My Forty Acres Because I Know My Mule Is Dead" receiving the Editor's Choice Award
- Featured poet at the 2010 and 2011 Association for the Study of African-American Life and History Convention in Washington, D.C., and Richmond, Virginia
- Directs copies of the resolution be furnished to Mr. Hall and the Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
Al Hall; commend success as African-American Poet.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
5/3/2012
Full Bill Text
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