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MS HR24
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/20/2014
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Reynolds
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AI Summary
- Commemorates Dr. Theodore Thomas Lewis, a family medicine physician who practiced in Charleston, Mississippi for 53 years before retiring in 2009 at age 89
- Recognizes his military service as a World War II Army medic who received the Bronze Star at the Siege of Bastogne and the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in Belgium
- Honors his integrity and compassionate care, noting he treated patients of all races equally during a time when many physicians segregated their patients
- Expresses deepest sympathy to Dr. Lewis's family and friends upon his death at age 93
- Directs copies of the resolution be provided to Dr. Lewis's family, the Charleston Clinic, and members of the Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
Dr. Theodore Thomas Lewis; commemorate the life and legacy of and express deepest sympathy upon his passing.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
2/20/2014
Committee Referrals
Rules2/19/2014
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