MS SC687

Expresses official sympathy from the Mississippi Legislature on the death of Harry A. Cooley of Hollandale, who passed away on April 6, 2012

Honors Cooley's military career as a United States Air Force pilot who served as Aircraft Commander in B-47 and C-130 aircraft and as Professor of Air Science at the University of Akron

Recognizes his academic achievements including a Master's degree during military service and a Doctorate from Washington State University, followed by positions at Washington State University, Coppin State College, University of Maryland-College Park, and Jackson State University

Notes Cooley was a 1952 Tougaloo College graduate who lettered in football and basketball, and later served as an Administrator for the U.S. Department of Education

Directs that the resolution be presented at Harry Cooley's Memorial service and made available to the Capitol Press Corps