MS HR30

Mourns the death of H.B. Mayes McGehee, a Franklin County community leader and attorney who passed away on January 21, 2014.

Recognizes McGehee's military service as a United States Marine Corps veteran of World War II and Korean War, achieving the rank of Captain.

Honors McGehee's 58-year legal career, including his 1948 law degree from University of Mississippi School of Law and service as chief executive officer of the Bank of Franklin for over 40 years.

Acknowledges McGehee's public service as a Mississippi State Senator (1956-1960), his role in economic development for southwest Mississippi, and his appointment to the State Oil and Gas Board by Governor Ray Mabus in 1989.

Expresses sympathy to McGehee's surviving family, including his wife Dorothy, four children, nine grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.