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MS HR72
Resolution
Status
3/29/2014
Primary Sponsor
Percy Watson
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AI Summary
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Honors Judge Johnny L. Williams as the 2014 Jesse L. Brown Lodge Black History Banquet honoree at the University of Southern Mississippi on February 16, 2014
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Judge Williams serves as Senior Chancellor of the 10th District Chancery Court (Marion, Pearl River, Lamar, Forrest, and Perry Counties), appointed by Governor Kirk Fordice in 1996 and elected in 1998
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Graduated summa cum laude from Tougaloo College in 1972 and received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1974 after serving in the U.S. Air Force
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Served as Municipal Court Judge for Hattiesburg from 1985 to 1996 and practiced law for 20 years, earning recognition including the Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating and Boy Scouts Silver Beaver Award
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Extensively involved in community service through organizations including the Hattiesburg Chamber of Commerce, Pine Belt Boys and Girls Club, United Way, NAACP, and Lions International
Legislative Description
Judge Johnny L. Williams; commend on career and achievements.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
3/29/2014