MS HR33

Commends Dr. Matthew Holden, a native of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, for his outstanding contributions in academia and public service

Recognizes his distinguished academic career at multiple universities including Wayne State, University of Pittsburgh, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Virginia, and University of Illinois-Springfield where he serves as Wepner Distinguished Professor

Honors his public service as Commissioner of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, plus service on various federal advisory boards

Acknowledges his military service in the United States Army with 16 months in Korea in the 7th Infantry Division Artillery

Notes his leadership as former President of the American Political Science Association and his donation of a 4,000 volume library to Jackson State University