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MS SC637

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

4/23/2012

Primary Sponsor

Bill Stone

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Honors John Oliver Leslie, 88-year-old retired pharmacist and former Mayor of Oxford, Mississippi, who died on March 24, 2012
  • Recognizes Leslie's service as a United States Navy officer during World War II (1941-1944) and as a pharmacist in Oxford for 38 years
  • Commends Leslie's 24 years as Mayor of Oxford and civic contributions including the public library, police station, public swimming pool, John Leslie Tennis Courts and Activity Center, and University Baseball facility
  • Notes Leslie's recognition as Oxford Citizen of the Year in 1994 and prior service on multiple boards including the hospital board, planning commission, and industrial development board
  • Extends sympathy to Leslie's surviving wife Elizabeth, three children, and nine grandchildren

Legislative Description

Mourn the loss and commend civic contributions of John Leslie, longtime Mayor of Oxford.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

4/23/2012

Full Bill Text

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