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MS SC666

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

5/2/2012

Primary Sponsor

David Blount

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Honors Lewis "Buddy" Nordan, a Mississippi-born author who died on April 13, 2012, at age 72
  • Nordan authored four novels, three short story collections, and a memoir; his best-known work was the 1993 novel Wolf Whistle, based on the murder of Emmett Till
  • Nordan was born August 23, 1939, in Forest, Mississippi, and raised in Itta Bena; he earned degrees from Millsaps College, Mississippi State University, and Auburn University, and taught writing at the University of Pittsburgh for over two decades before retiring in 2005
  • Survived by his wife Alicia of 25 years, three sons, and six grandchildren
  • Resolution directs that the resolution be transmitted to Nordan's family, forwarded to the Mississippi Arts Commission, and provided to the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Mourn the loss of Mississippi-born author Lewis Nordan.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

5/2/2012

Full Bill Text

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