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MS HR100

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/11/2013

Primary Sponsor

Richard Bennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends and congratulates Major Ross Evans Lishen on his 100th birthday on March 19, 2013
  • Recognizes his 45-year residency in Long Beach, Mississippi and service as a World War II veteran who participated in major Pacific campaigns including Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville, and New Britain
  • Highlights his military career progression from Private in the National Guard (1932) to Major in the United States Army, including training at Camp Shelby, Mississippi
  • Notes his post-military service as an active Masonic Lodge member since 1945 and 20-year career with the Veterans Administration Hospital in Gulfport (1963-1983)
  • Directs distribution of resolution copies to Major Lishen and members of the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Major Ross Evans Lishen; congratulate on the occasion of his 100th birthday.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/11/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules3/7/2013

Full Bill Text

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