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MS HC118

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

4/16/2013

Primary Sponsor

Philip Gunn

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Honors the life, legacy, and public service of Mississippi House Representative Jessica Sibley Upshaw, who passed away on March 24, 2013
  • Recognizes Upshaw's service representing House District 95 (Diamondhead, Hancock and Harrison Counties) beginning in 2003, noting her education from the University of Mississippi and its Law School
  • Acknowledges her leadership roles as Chair of the House Conservation and Water Resources Committee and immediate past Vice Chair of the House Public Property Committee, plus service on numerous other House committees
  • Highlights her advocacy for tourism promotion, her analytical abilities in legislative matters, and her commitment to Christian service through the Methodist Church and various civic organizations
  • Extends deepest sympathy to her surviving family members including her daughter Lauren Rivers Upshaw Welch, grandson Porter Welch, mother Sandra Sibley, and sister Faye Caroll Sibley Cleveland

Legislative Description

Representative Jessica Upshaw; commend life, legacy and public service upon her passing.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

4/16/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules4/1/2013

Full Bill Text

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