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MS SC546
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
- Pays tribute to Dr. Benjamin Rowe Byers, who passed away on June 26, 2013, after serving as Professor of Microbiology at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine from 1967 to 2007
- Recognizes Dr. Byers' career teaching countless medical, dental, and graduate students, his research on iron metabolism in bacteria, and his service as a Member of the National Council of the American Society for Microbiology
- Notes Dr. Byers' Texas heritage as a direct descendant of Reuben Hornsby, an early Austin pioneer, and his continued stewardship of Hornsby Bend Ranch property
- Survived by his wife Jo (56 years of marriage), two sons (Dr. Michael and Dr. Paul), six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren
- Directs that the resolution be presented to Dr. Byers' family, forwarded to the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
Commend the life of Dr. B. Rowe Byers, Professor of Microbiology at UMMC.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
2/11/2014
Committee Referrals
Rules1/20/2014
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