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MS HR28

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/12/2013

Primary Sponsor

Esther Harrison

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends the life and historic legacy of Mrs. Diane Hardy Thompson, who passed away on February 4, 2013
  • Recognizes Thompson as one of three African-American women who integrated Mississippi College for Women (now Mississippi University for Women) in 1966
  • Thompson overcame hardship to earn her degree from Mississippi University for Women in 1996 and taught sixth grade science at West Lowndes Middle School until her retirement in 2010
  • Expresses sincere sympathy to Thompson's surviving family members: daughter Karen, mother Lillie, siblings Betty, Larry, Shirley and Tyrone, and grandchild Kendle
  • Directs that copies of the resolution be furnished to Thompson's family and the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Mrs. Diane Hardy Thompson; commend life and historic legacy of.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

2/12/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules2/8/2013

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