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MS HR35

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/13/2014

Primary Sponsor

Adrienne Wooten

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends the life, service, and legacy of Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba, who passed away on February 25, 2014, after serving as mayor for eight months
  • Recognizes Lumumba's nearly 40 years of service as a civil rights and criminal defense attorney before his election to Jackson City Council Ward Two in 2009 and his election as mayor on June 5, 2013
  • Highlights his accomplishments including advocating for human rights, mentoring youth programs, supporting Hurricane Katrina survivors, and organizing a successful one percent local sales tax referendum that passed with 90% voter support in January 2014
  • Extends condolences and prayers to his surviving family members, including children Kambon Mutope, Rukia Kai, and Chokwe Antar Lumumba, and one grandson
  • Directs that copies of the resolution be furnished to the Lumumba family, Jackson City Council, and Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Honorable Mayor Chokwe Lumumba; commend life, service and legacy upon his passing.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/13/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules3/7/2014

Full Bill Text

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