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MS HR75

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/29/2014

Primary Sponsor

Sara Thomas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mourns the death of Sam Lacey, NBA basketball player and Indianola, Mississippi native, who passed away on March 14, 2014
  • Recognizes Lacey as the greatest basketball player produced by the Mississippi Delta and the region's "ambassador to the NBA"
  • Notes Lacey's journey from humble beginnings as the son of a garbageman and homemaker, through Gentry High School, to being drafted 5th overall in the 1970 NBA Draft by the Cincinnati Royals as a 6-foot-10-inch center
  • Highlights his college success at New Mexico State University, where he led the team to its only NCAA Final Four Tournament appearance
  • Expresses deepest sympathy to Lacey's family and friends, and directs copies of the resolution be provided to his family and Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Mr. Sam Lacey; commend life and legacy of NBA icon and Mississippi native son upon his passing.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/29/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules3/27/2014

Full Bill Text

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